Description
This savory honey glazed pork belly recipe combines the richness of pork belly with a sweet and spicy glaze, creating a deliciously flavorful dish that is perfect for a special meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main:
- 1 pound pork belly
- Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
Instructions
- Prepare the pork belly: Score the skin of the pork belly and season with salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Roast the pork belly: Roast the seasoned pork belly in the oven until crispy and cooked through.
- Make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine honey and dry sherry, then brush the glaze over the roasted pork belly.
- Finish and serve: Return the glazed pork belly to the oven to caramelize the glaze, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper in the seasoning.
- For a sweeter glaze, add more honey to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: pork belly recipe, honey glazed pork, savory pork dish