Crispy Baked Pork Belly

For the best pork belly, marinate, then bake it low and slow until it's tender and flavorful! This crispy pork belly recipe is easy to make, and so impressive!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lbs. pork belly
• 1/3 cup soy sauce (or substitute coconut aminos)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar)
• 4 cloves garlic (about 2 Tablespoons minced)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (or substitute any other hot sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Measure the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, sriracha, garlic, and seasonings in a mixing bowl. Whisk the marinade ingredients together until fully combined.
2. 2Use a sharp knife to score just through the fat both horizontally and vertically to create a grid pattern. Set the pork belly in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the pork belly and use your hands to turn the pork, working the marinade into the scored pieces of fat.
3. 3Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least an hour, or up to 18 hours. Drain and discard the excess marinade after. Do not reuse!
4. 4Bake the pork belly uncovered at 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and lower the temperature to 275°F (135°C).
5. 5Lightly cover or tent the dish with a piece of foil. Cook for another 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature is 145°F (63°C).
6. 6Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the pork to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing into individual servings.