Description
Crispy Pork Belly Slices with Cider is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, juicy meat with irresistibly crispy skin, all glazed in a sweet and tangy cider sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the table. With its delightful flavor profile and stunning presentation, these pork belly slices will quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 cup apple cider
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern.
- Rub the pork belly with salt, pepper, and minced garlic; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; sear pork belly skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour apple cider around the sides of the pork belly in the skillet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Brush honey on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for added sweetness.
- Let rest before slicing and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg