Baked Pork Belly

Baked pork belly is a rich and flavorful dish, characterized by its crispy skin and tender meat, infused with aromatic spices and sauces. This high-protein Chinese baked dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or vegetables.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 500 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Hoisin sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 150 ml

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
3. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
4. Rub the marinade all over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored skin and the meat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor).
5. Place the marinated pork belly in a baking dish, skin side up, and pour the water around the meat (not over the skin).
6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
7. After 90 minutes, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 220°C (428°F).
8. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and zinc.

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