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Candied Pork Belly

This oven-baked Candied Pork Belly Recipe makes sticky, smoky bites coated in a sweet caramelized glaze perfect for parties and game day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 224.1kcal
Author: Taryn Scarfone

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Glaze

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce or apple cider vinegar reduced sodium, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt.
  • Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes. Then add them to the bowl of dry ingredients and toss until all cubes are thoroughly coated.
  • Place the seasoned pork belly cubes onto a wire baking rack. Place the entire rack into your preheated oven.
  • Bake the pork belly at 350°F for 45 minutes. Then place the pork belly cubes into an aluminum tray or roasting pan. Add one tablespoon of soy sauce. Cover with foil. Bake an additional 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine the glaze ingredients in a large glass measuring cup and microwave for 20 seconds or until smooth.
  • Remove the foil from the pork belly tray. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the glaze. Pour the remaining glaze over the pork belly and stir it around to ensure they are evenly coated.
  • Bake uncovered for 10–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the glaze is bubbling and sticky. Watch carefully during the last few minutes, as the sugar can go from caramelized to burnt quickly. Remove from the oven and brush on the reserved two tablespoons of glaze.

Notes

Vinegar: Using soy sauce makes these sweet and salty. You can swap in apple cider vinegar for a sweeter and tangier option.
Convection ovens: If using a convection oven, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and begin checking the glazed pork belly in the final step after 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 224.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 20.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 27.2mg | Sodium: 207.2mg | Potassium: 98.5mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6.3g | Vitamin A: 86.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 10.1mg | Iron: 0.4mg