Caramelized Honey Glazed Pork (Print View)
Succulent pork belly glazed with honey, soy, and brown sugar, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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2 pounds pork belly, skin-on
→ Glaze
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4 tablespoons soy sauce
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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2 tablespoons water
→ For Searing
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Seasoning and Garnish
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
# Directions:
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Set oven to 300°F and allow to preheat fully.
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Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern, taking care not to cut through to the meat.
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Evenly season pork belly on all sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place pork belly skin-side down and sear until golden brown and crispy. Continue searing remaining sides until evenly colored.
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Remove the seared pork belly from the skillet and set aside briefly.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until fully blended.
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Return the pork belly to the skillet and pour the glaze mixture over. Turn the pork belly to ensure even coating.
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Place the skillet with pork belly in the preheated oven. Roast for 90 to 120 minutes, basting with glaze every 30 minutes until pork is tender and caramelized.
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Remove pork belly from the oven and let it rest in the skillet for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Slice pork belly to desired thickness. Drizzle with any remaining glaze in the pan. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds prior to serving.
# Notes:
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For optimal crispiness, ensure pork belly skin is thoroughly dry before scoring and searing.