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Pork Belly Bites
Pork belly bites need their coating and finish ready before the final cooking stage. I keep the pieces consistent so they cook more evenly.
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Cook Time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4
Before You Start — Chef's Notes, Ingredient Swaps & Why This Recipe WorksClick to read
Chef’s notes
My first preparation check: Take your pork belly out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Ingredient swaps
Check the gluten-free status of the sauces, stocks and seasonings you use. A similar name does not establish the same ingredients or gluten-free status.
Why this recipe works
Get the chopped ingredients and measured liquids ready before you start. Keep the addition order in the method so each component gets its intended time in the pan or bowl.
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Method
- InstructionsTake your pork belly out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Pat the pork belly dry with a paper towel, slice it into 1–2 cm thick strips, and cut those strips into bite-sized pieces (1–2 cm, depending on your preference).
- Mix your marinade in a bowl. Place the pork belly pieces in a large bowl and pour over most of the marinade, reserving a small portion for basting and glazing. Marinate the pork belly for at least 2 hours (overnight is ideal). While marinating in the fridge, occasionally give the bowl a shake to ensure the pork is evenly coated.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange the pork belly bites on the tray in a single layer. Season with a little sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Place the tray in the oven. After 15 minutes, remove the pork belly and start basting it with the reserved marinade using a pastry brush. Continue basting every 10–15 minutes until the pork belly is beautifully glazed and tender.
- Simmer the remaining marinade in a small pan over low heat until it thickens slightly. Use this to add extra flavour during the glazing process.
- Depending on the size of the pork belly pieces and your oven, cooking time will range from 40 to 60 minutes. The pork is ready when it’s tender and perfectly glazed.
- While the pork belly cooks, prepare your toppings: finely slice carrots, spring onions, and coriander. Rinse bean sprouts and set everything aside.
- Once the pork is done, serve it in lettuce wraps with the prepared toppings. Garnish with sesame seeds for added crunch.
- Enjoy every delicious bite!
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