Crisp Pork Belly With A Spicy Citrus Sauce Recipe

Name: Crisp Pork Belly With A Spicy Citrus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pork Belly; 2 kg pork belly; 2 tablespoons sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; Spicy Citrus Sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup soya sauce (I like mushroom soya); 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 garlic cloves; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 orange, juice of; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 orange, zest of; 1 lemon, zest of; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Pork Belly
2 kg pork belly
2 tablespoons sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
Spicy Citrus Sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soya sauce (I like mushroom soya)
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 garlic cloves
1 cup chicken stock
1 orange, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
1 orange, zest of
1 lemon, zest of
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
For the pork belly: Score the skin of the pork belly in a criss-cross pattern with a sharp knife. Rub the sea salt into the pork skin and set aside for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 220u00b0C Wipe the salt off the pork skin with kitchen paper and dry well. Put the pork belly in a metal roasting pan, large enough to fit it and season with salt and pepper.
3
Roast for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 190C and roast for another 2 hours, brushing generously with Spicy Sauce every 1/2 hour. Carefully turn the pork over, brush generously with sauce and roast for another 20-30 minutes, or until the skin is crisp.
4
Remove the pork from the oven, cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest for 15 minutes. Slice the pork and drizzle with whatever Spicy Citrus Sauce is left, as desired.
5
Spicy Citrus Sauce: Put all the Sauce ingredients into a mini-processor and zap them together to finely chop garlic. Pour into a small saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 10, or until syrupy. Season to taste.

1644

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pork Belly, 2 kg pork belly, 2 tablespoons sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Crisp Pork Belly With A Spicy Citrus Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crisp Pork Belly With A Spicy Citrus Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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