Roasted Pomegranate Pork Belly

Marinated and flavoured with simple seasonings and sauces found in most kitchens, this Roasted Pomegranate Pork Belly is baked until moist and tender and then tossed in a honey and pomegranate molasses sauce, making this main easy to prepare for the holidays!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork belly, (skin removed and cut into 2 inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• parsley, (finely chopped for garnish)
• pomegranate arils, (for flavour and garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place all of the ingredients for the pork belly section listed above into a bowl and toss well to combine. Set aside.
2. 2Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
3. 3Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
4. 4Once the oven is fully heated, arrange the pork belly on the baking sheet being careful not to overlap.
5. 5Roast the pork for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, carefully turn each piece over, and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
6. 6While the pork cookes, in a clean mixing bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, honey, and sesame seeds.
7. 7Once the pork belly is done and while it is still piping hot, transfer the pieces to the bowl with the pomegranate and honey mixture. Toss well to coat.
8. 8Transfer the pork pieces to a serving plate. Garnish with the pomegranate arils and parsley. Serve immediately.