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Honey Glazed Crispy Pork Belly

Honey Glazed Crispy Pork Belly

Enjoy a delectable Honey Glazed Crispy Pork Belly that's easy to make and perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 2 pounds Pork belly This cut offers tenderness and fat, essential for achieving crispy results.
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt Enhances the flavor while helping to draw out moisture for a crispy skin.
For the Spice Rub
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adds a warm, earthy flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Infuses a subtle smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Provides a rich aroma and taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne powder Adds a touch of heat.
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cup Honey Creates a beautiful caramelization.
  • 0.25 cup Dry sherry Offers a hint of acidity and complexity.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • small bowl
  • Brush

Method
 

How to Make Honey Glazed Crispy Pork Belly
  1. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern.
  2. Combine kosher salt, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne powder in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Bring the pork belly to room temperature before cooking. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  5. Place the pork belly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, skin-side up. Roast for 60 minutes.
  6. Mix honey and dry sherry in a small bowl to create the glaze.
  7. Baste the pork belly with the honey-sherry mixture and lower the oven temperature to 250°F. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Baste again and cook for 10 more minutes.
  9. Allow the pork belly to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh herbs for an added pop of color and flavor.

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