Pork Belly Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, making sure not to cut into the meat. This allows the fat to render out and the skin to become crispy.
- 2
Season the Pork Belly
Rub the pork belly all over with salt and black pepper. Make sure to get it into the scored skin as well. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Aromatics
Finely chop the garlic cloves and mix them with olive oil and fresh thyme. Rub this mixture over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored skin.
Cooking
- 4
Roast the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly on a roasting rack in a baking dish, skin side up. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy. Baste occasionally with the rendered fat.
- 5
Glaze (Optional)
If using the glaze, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- 6
Finish the Pork Belly
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the pork belly with honey and continue roasting until caramelized and crispy.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Once the pork belly is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Slice it into pieces and serve with the optional glaze drizzled on top.