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Sweet and spicy pork belly: Try this sticky glaze recipe!

sweet and spicy pork belly
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A delicious recipe for sweet and spicy pork belly strips, featuring a sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 600g pork belly, sliced into thick strips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • Fresh red chili, finely sliced (optional)
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat pork belly dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork strips and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, and rice vinegar.
  5. Pour sauce into the skillet and let it simmer. Turn pork strips frequently, spooning glaze over them, until thick, sticky and beautifully caramelized (about 3–5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh chili.
  7. Serve hot on fresh lettuce leaves with extra dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Let pork rest at room temp 15 minutes before cooking
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan for a better crust
  • Simmer glaze until glossy but not burnt

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/sweet-and-spicy-pork-belly-recipe/