Pork Belly Steak is rich, tender, and packed with flavor. A sweet and savory spice rub combined with a simple bourbon teriyaki glaze creates juicy pork with caramelized edges and incredible flavor in every bite.
If you love pork belly, this easy oven-baked recipe is a great way to enjoy it without a smoker or grill. The slow bake keeps the meat tender while the glaze adds a delicious sticky finish.
Be sure to try my Candied Pork Belly and this Smoked Pork Belly for two other simple recipes.
Before You Get Started
- Pat the pork belly dry before adding the seasoning.
- Use a wire rack so the heat circulates the meat and the fat can drain.
- Allow the pork to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate results.
Ingredients
- Pork belly steak - You can get this at the local grocery store or local butcher. Ask your butcher for pork belly steaks or thick-cut pork belly slices.
- Brown sugar - Adds sweetness and helps create a caramelized exterior. You can use regular or dark brown sugar.
- Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper - The added seasonings for the dry rub.
- Bourbon whiskey - Adds flavor and moisture during cooking.
- Teriyaki sauce - Forms the base of the glaze.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Pork Belly Steak
Step One: Mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Season the pork belly with the rub mixture.
Step Two: Put the pork belly onto a wire baking rack and then place the rack into the oven. Bake for one hour.
Step Three: Wrap the pork belly in aluminum foil and then add the bourbon. While it is baking, make the glaze by adding all the glaze ingredients to a glass measuring cup and microwave it for 20 seconds.
Step Four: Take the pork belly out of the oven and drain off any grease. Pour the glaze over the top of the pork belly and then bake uncovered for another 20 minutes.
Top tip
Pork belly contains plenty of fat, which makes it naturally tender. Give it enough time to cook slowly so the fat can render properly.
Substitutions
- Homemade sauce - If you don't want to do a glaze, you can make your own sauce using ingredients like soy sauce, tomato paste, hot honey, or even some spicy BBQ sauce to kick up the level of spiciness.
Variations
- Spicy Pork Belly Steak – Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the rub.
- BBQ Pork Belly Steak – Replace the glaze with your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Asian-Inspired Pork Belly – Add soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil to the glaze.
- Hot Honey Pork Belly – Brush with hot honey during the final few minutes of cooking.
See these Traeger Pork Chops for another delicious pork recipe.
Equipment
All you need to make this pork belly steak is a wire cooking rack, a measuring cup, a spoon to stir, a large mixing bowl, and some aluminum foil.
Storage
Once the pork steak is cooked, let it cool to room temperature before storing any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can slice and store it, or store it without cutting it.
It can also be frozen for up to 3 months, but be sure to use a freezer-safe bag or container.
Common Questions
It usually needs more cooking time. Pork belly becomes more tender as the fat renders and breaks down.
Pork belly steak is simply pork belly sliced into thick steaks instead of being cooked whole. It has rich flavor and plenty of marbling.
Pork is considered safe at 145°F. However, many people prefer pork belly cooked longer because additional cooking helps render more fat and creates a more tender texture.
It is. If it's cooked correctly, it is super tender, and some people say that it almost seems like it just melts in your mouth. This is because it has more fat than other cuts of pork, and that helps keep it moist and tender.
Yes. Grill over indirect heat until tender, then finish over direct heat to caramelize the glaze.
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Recipe
Pork Belly Steak
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly steak
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season the pork belly with the rub.
- Place the seasoned pork belly onto a wire baking rack. Place the entire rack into your preheated oven.
- Bake the pork belly at 350°F for one hour. Then wrap the pork belly in aluminum foil and add the bourbon.
- Bake for an additional hour wrapped.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine the glaze ingredients in a large glass measuring cup and microwave for 20 seconds.
- Remove the foil-wrapped pork belly and drain all the grease.
- Pour the glaze over the pork belly. Place it onto a baking sheet and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes.
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