For an even deeper flavor, consider marinating the pork belly overnight in a mixture of ginger juice, soy sauce, and a touch of rice wine. Adjust the amount of red chile peppers to your preferred spice level. For a milder flavor, remove the seeds before using. Serve this Caramel Pork Belly with steamed rice and your favorite Asian greens for a complete and satisfying meal.
Chef John's Caramel Pork Belly
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME5 hrs 50 mins
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TOTAL TIME16 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS100
Indulge in the sublime experience of Caramel Pork Belly. This recipe transforms humble pork belly into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy, boasting a rich, savory-sweet caramel glaze that will leave you craving more.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Cholesterol51 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium2273 mg
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Sugar30 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
02
Step
0 mins
Lay a large sheet of aluminum foil on a flat work surface. Lay 1/2 of the green parts of the green onions down in the center of the foil. Place pork belly, fattiest-side down, on top of the green onions. Top with remaining green parts of the green onions and sprinkle with salt. Fold aluminum foil tightly around pork and green onions. Wrap pork belly again in another sheet of aluminum foil. Place wrapped pork, seam-side up, into a loaf pan.
03
Step
8 hrs 30 mins
Cook pork belly in the preheated oven for 5 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven and let cool in the oven for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
04
Step
0 mins
Remove pork from the foil and discard green onions. Cut pork into eight pieces.
05
Step
8 mins
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp all over, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
06
Step
0 mins
Whisk brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, ginger juice, and soy sauce together in a bowl.
07
Step
11 mins
Remove most of the fat from the bacon skillet and discard. Add 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar glaze and increase the heat to medium-high. Add pork and cook until caramelized and glazed on all sides, about 10 minutes. Make a well in the center of the skillet and add white parts of the green onion, garlic, and peppers. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
08
Step
8 mins
Pour water and remaining brown sugar glaze into the skillet; simmer until sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Arianna Senger
Jun 9, 2025This is my go-to recipe for pork belly now. It's easy to follow and always turns out perfectly.
Aric Satterfield
Apr 12, 2025Don't skip the chilling step! It's crucial for getting the pork belly nice and crispy.
Cayla Mueller
Feb 24, 2025The smell alone while this is cooking is incredible! My neighbors were asking what I was making.
Benny Goldner
Jan 21, 2025This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing it.
Stevie Jenkins
Jan 15, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze for a little extra heat, and it was fantastic.
Guido Mann
Dec 18, 2024Be careful not to burn the sugar when caramelizing the pork belly. Keep a close eye on it!
Deja Blick
Nov 29, 2024I served this at a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Dasia Schneider
Nov 15, 2024I was a bit intimidated by the long cooking time, but it was totally worth it. The pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Darien Von
Sep 24, 2024This recipe is amazing! The pork belly was so tender and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. My family loved it!
Shaun Nikolaus
Jun 26, 2024I've made this several times and it's always a hit. I usually double the glaze because it's so good!