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.
Crispy Pork Belly Bites, Step by Step
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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.
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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.
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Warm the honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce and chilli and toss the hot cubes in it.
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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.
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