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Ingredients
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Pork Belly Bites
Honey Chipotle Sauce
Method
Preparing the Pork Belly Bites
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Prepare the Pork Belly
Cut the pork belly into bite-sized cubes, about 1 inch each.
- 3
Season the Pork Belly
In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture all over the pork belly pieces.
- 4
Sear the Pork Belly
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly pieces in batches and sear them until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Bake the Pork Belly
Once seared, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the pork belly is tender and crispy.
Making the Honey Chipotle Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine honey, chipotle peppers (chopped), soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and lime juice.
- 7
Cook the Sauce
Heat the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Blend (Optional)
For a smoother sauce, you can blend the mixture using an immersion blender or a regular blender until desired consistency is reached.
Serving the Dish
- 9
Plate the Pork Belly Bites
Remove the pork belly bites from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
- 10
Drizzle the Sauce
Serve the pork belly bites on a platter, drizzling the honey chipotle sauce generously over them.
- 11
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges if desired. Enjoy your delicious pork belly bites with honey chipotle sauce!