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Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Pork belly cubes simmered until tender, then roasted for 25 minutes with a soy and honey glaze until crisp at the edges.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 1 hr 15 min total Serves 6 servings Medium
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Crispy Pork Belly Bites, Step by Step

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  1. Simmer the pork in the water with the 3 tbsp soy sauce, star anise and ginger for 35 minutes. Drain, dry thoroughly and season with the salt.

  2. Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F. Roast the cubes on a rack over a tray for 25 minutes, turning once, until the fat is blistered.

  3. Warm the honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce and chilli and toss the hot cubes in it.

  4. Return to the oven for 3 minutes and serve on cocktail sticks.

Small Things That Help

  • Dry the cubes thoroughly.
  • Roast on a rack so the fat drains.
  • If your oven runs hot, check at 20 minutes.
  • Glaze at the end only.

Changing the Recipe

  • A quarter-teaspoon of ground ginger per tablespoon of fresh is the standard ratio if you are working from the spice rack rather than a fresh root.

What to Serve with Crispy Pork Belly Bites

  • Pickled cucumber
  • Chilli dipping sauce
  • Steamed buns
  • Cold beer

Storing & Reheating Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; crisp in a hot oven.

Questions About Crispy Pork Belly Bites

How long does Crispy Pork Belly Bites take to make?

About 1 hour 15 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking. The recipe serves 6.

What are the key tips for making Crispy Pork Belly Bites?

Dry the cubes thoroughly. Roast on a rack so the fat drains. If your oven runs hot, check at 20 minutes. Glaze at the end only.

What should I serve with Crispy Pork Belly Bites?

Pickled cucumber; Chilli dipping sauce; Steamed buns; Cold beer.

How should Crispy Pork Belly Bites be stored?

Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; crisp in a hot oven.

Is Crispy Pork Belly Bites suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is dairy-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Crispy Pork Belly Bites?

About 731 kcal per serving, with 13 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 71 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

731Calories
13gProtein
10gCarbs
71gFat
0gFibre
9gSugar
1180mgSodium

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