Description
Honey glazed crispy pork belly delivers crunchy edges and rich sweetness in every bite. This dish feels indulgent yet approachable for a satisfying dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb pork belly
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder
Glaze and Liquid:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
Instructions
- Pat the 1 lb pork belly completely dry with paper towels. Mix 2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp cumin, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp cayenne powder in a small bowl.
- Thoroughly massage the spice blend into every surface of your pork belly, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the seasoned pork belly on a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet, skin-side up. Refrigerate uncovered for 2 hours to help dry out the skin.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Remove pork belly from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Roast the pork belly at 425°F for 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 325°F and continue cooking for 45-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While pork is roasting, combine ¼ cup honey and 3 tbsp dry sherry in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove pork belly from oven and brush generously with honey-sherry glaze. Return to oven for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize.
- Let the pork belly rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels to ensure the skin becomes extra crispy and helps the seasonings stick better.
- For a deeper flavor, let the seasoned pork belly rest in the refrigerator uncovered for several hours or overnight before cooking.
- Score the skin lightly with a sharp knife to help render the fat and create an even crispier texture during roasting.
- Swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar if prefer a different sweet glaze, and adjust spices to match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Pork
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg