Paleo BBQ Pork Belly

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Paleo BBQ Pork Belly, a crowd-pleasing dish that's both savory and sweet with a crispy finish. This slow-roasted recipe features tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly coated in a smoky spice rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, balanced by a luscious homemade BBQ sauce made with coconut sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar. The pork is roasted low and slow, then caramelized at high heat to achieve a perfectly crispy skin. Paleo-friendly and naturally refined-sugar-free, this dish is perfect for special gatherings, backyard barbecues, or whenever you're craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal. Serve with the warm, tangy BBQ sauce on the side for a delicious finishing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork belly
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife, making a crisscross pattern. Be careful not to cut too deep into the meat.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the pork belly, ensuring even coverage.

Step 5

Place the pork belly in a roasting pan, skin side up.

Step 6

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, olive oil, honey, and water.

Step 7

Bring the BBQ sauce mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until well combined, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Pour half of the BBQ sauce over the pork belly, ensuring it is well coated. Reserve the other half for later.

Step 9

Cover the roasting pan with foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 10

Roast the pork belly for about 3 hours, basting occasionally with the rendered juices.

Step 11

Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and roast for another 30-45 minutes to crisp the skin.

Step 12

Once crispy and tender, remove the pork belly from the oven, and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 13

While the pork belly is resting, heat the reserved BBQ sauce in a saucepan until warm.

Step 14

Slice the pork belly into desired pieces and serve warm with the reserved BBQ sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1137.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5192.6

Total Fat 510.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 179.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 653.2mg	0%
Sodium 3030.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 88.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 113.9mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1905.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 88.6%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 4.6%