Chinese BBQ Pork Belly
Chinese BBQ Pork Belly
Ingredients
For the Chinese BBQ Pork Belly
- 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 heads bok choy, steamed or sautéed, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork belly by cutting it into 1 1/2 inch strips. Ensure the strips are uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, packed brown sugar, five spice powder, and water. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the pork belly strips into the bowl with the marinade. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 360°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Arrange the marinated pork belly strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece. Discard any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the pork belly in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 360
- 7
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the pork tender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Slice the rested pork belly into your desired thickness. You can slice it thinly or into thicker, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve the sliced Chinese BBQ Pork Belly immediately over a fresh bowl of cooked rice. Garnish with steamed or sautéed bok choy for a complete meal.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Chinese BBQ Pork Belly
- 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 heads bok choy, steamed or sautéed, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork belly by cutting it into 1 1/2 inch strips. Ensure the strips are uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, packed brown sugar, five spice powder, and water. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the pork belly strips into the bowl with the marinade. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 360°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Arrange the marinated pork belly strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece. Discard any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the pork belly in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 360 - 7
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the pork tender.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Slice the rested pork belly into your desired thickness. You can slice it thinly or into thicker, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve the sliced Chinese BBQ Pork Belly immediately over a fresh bowl of cooked rice. Garnish with steamed or sautéed bok choy for a complete meal.
⏱️ 5 min