Peter's Pork Belly

Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth decadence of Peter’s Pork Belly, a show-stopping dish that combines crispy, caramelized skin with tender, flavorful meat. This recipe transforms a humble cut of pork into a luxurious centerpiece, thanks to a bold marinade featuring soy sauce, hoisin, honey, garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder. Braised low and slow in the oven, then finished at high heat for a crackling crust, this pork belly is perfect for impressing dinner guests or elevating a cozy night in. Garnished with fresh scallions and sesame seeds, and paired with steamed rice or sautéed veggies, Peter’s Pork Belly is a stunning fusion of textures and flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Pork belly
• 1 tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
• 0.5 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Scallions (sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels, and score the skin side in a criss-cross pattern with a sharp knife. Be careful not to cut into the meat.

Step 3

Rub the pork belly all over with kosher salt and brown sugar, ensuring the seasonings get into the scored cuts on the skin.

Step 4

In a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place the pork belly skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

While the pork belly is searing, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and water in a small bowl to create the braising liquid.

Step 6

Once the pork is seared, remove it from the skillet temporarily. Pour the braising liquid into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Return the pork belly to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the liquid over the top and cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and braise the pork belly for 2.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the braising liquid.

Step 9

After 2.5 hours, remove the foil or lid and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes to caramelize and crisp the skin.

Step 10

Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice into thick pieces and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the skillet.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds before serving. Pair with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1381.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5098.7

Total Fat 496.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 177.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 654.1mg	0%
Sodium 5276.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 93.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.5mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1599.3mg	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: 87.9%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 4.8%