The 30 BEST Pork Belly Recipes (2024)

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Pork belly is a versatile cut of meat that is often overlooked. Similar to bacon, it is a fatty cut that can be either melt in your mouth tender, or crisped up.

This collection of easy Pork Belly Recipes will give you plenty of different ways to cook with pork belly.

You’ll find everything from stir fry dishes to tacos, burgers to gyros, and so much more. Who knew there were so many ways to use pork belly?

Cook your way through all of these great Pork Belly recipes. You’re sure to find some new family favorites!

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The Best Pork Belly Recipes:

1. Bun Cha

We’re starting this list of Pork Belly recipes with our own favorite Bun Cha!

These Vietnamese-style juicy meatballs and pork belly are combined with delicate vermicelli and a flavorful light dipping sauce. It’s a wonderful Asian inspired meal.

Get the Recipe

2. Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu)

This Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly definitely helps you to satisfy your takeout cravings!

It’s a popular Chinese dish that is famous for its delectable sauce and glaze, which make it mouth-wateringly good. Make this Char Siu and impress your family and friends.

Get the Recipe @ cafedelites

3. Pork Belly Burgers

Everyone like burgers, but when you make this Pork Belly Burger recipe at home, it will surely become your family’s favorite!

Sticky and a little spicy pork belly is stacked with picked veggies and jalapenos stuffed into a soft bun. Perfect for your weeknight dinner.

Get the Recipe @ kitchensanctuary

4. Lichen Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling

Make your special event exceptional with this homemade Lichen Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling!

This stuffed pork belly is juicy and soft, filled with garlic, onion, and lemongrass which makes it amazingly flavorful. Just bake it to golden, crispy perfection, and your special dinner is ready to serve. Just enjoy…

Get the Recipe @ rivertenkitchen

5. Pork Belly Sisig

Sisig is a popular Philippine Kapampangan dish that you will surely like, as it’s crunchy, spicy, sour grilled.

This famous street food will become your favorite family snack, which you can eat as it is, or with rice and assorted side dishes.

Get the Recipe @ foxyfolksy

6. Chinese Roast Pork Belly

Make insanely scrumptious Chinese Roast Pork Belly at home with this amazingly easy, no-fail recipe!

This crispy-skinned pork belly is so perfectly balanced that it’s like you are eating in some gourmet restaurant.

Serve this flavorful Siu Yuk with rice or noodles and make a whole weeknight dinner for your loved ones.

Get the Recipe @ rasamalaysia

7. Beer Braised Pork Belly

Guys, beer makes everything tasty, be it in a batter, or infused or braised, and this Beer Braised Pork Belly is out of this world delicious!

This sweet, sticky Chinese version will be a sure hit at your home. Enjoy it with rice, noodles, or potatoes.

Get the Recipe @ pupswithchopsticks

8. Pineapple Pork Adobo

Treat yourself with this Pineapple Pork Adobo! This recipe is just stunning with all your favorite ingredients and flavors that go perfect with each other.

Just be patient while making this super delicious dish, as it’s gonna pay off in the end. So enjoy…

Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen

9. Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bao Buns)

Bao means celebration, and this Gua Bao is delicious and makes a hearty celebration.

This flavorful and easy recipe is just too good to be true. Just follow the recipe and make your event a smashingly hit.

Get the Recipe @ kitchensanctuary

10. Hunan Pork Stir Fry

Stir fry lovers, try this exceptionally easy and quick Hunan Pork Stir fry recipe! This flavorful stir fry is made with fatty pork slices, hot chili pepper, fermented black beans, and soy.

You all will defiantly love this delicious Hunan pork stir fry.

Get the Recipe @ redhousespice

11. Honey Soy Pork Belly

Pork Belly in Chinese flavors is always a winner dish, and this Honey Soy Pork Belly is a huge example of it!

This recipe is remarkably delicious, made with honey, soy sauce, ginger, and other flavorful ingredients, which are then braised. It’s one of our favorite pork belly recipes.

Get the Recipe @ vikalinka

12. Pork Belly Ramen

Are you a soup person? If yes, then try this super loaded Pork Belly Ramen, it’s actually more than soup!

You all will love this flavor-packed hot soup recipe, as it is crazy delicious and very comforting. Perfect to serve on winter days to keep you warm and cozy.

Get the Recipe @ thewoodenskillet

13. Sticky Pork Belly Banh Mi

Upgrade your Vietnamese-style Banh Mi sandwich with this Sticky Pork Belly Bahn Mi recipe!

The sweet, sticky, and flavorful pork belly tastes just wonderful with pickled carrots and bread. Try it and experience it yourself.

Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen

14. Pork Belly Burnt Ends

This Pork Belly Burnt Ends recipe is just droll-worthy! It’s perfectly seasoned with brown sugar, paprika, chili, garlic and onion powders, along with barbeque sauce and butter.

Grill them to charred perfection for summer parties, game days, or other get togethers.

Get the Recipe @ averiecooks

15. Slow Cooker Pork Belly

Slow cookers always give you melt in your mouth texture, and this Slow Cooker Pork Belly is no exception!

It is made with honey balsamic glaze that is outstandingly delicious. Make this perfect party dinner for your family and friends.

Get the Recipe @ eatwell101

16. Pork Belly Tacos

Make your taco night unique with this Pork Belly Taco recipe!

A new family favorite recipe that is amazingly flavorful and loaded with all your favorite ingredients. It tastes just divine.

Get the Recipe @ simplydeliciousfood

17. Grilled Pork Belly Skewers

Plan your future summer cookout with these stunning Grilled Pork Belly Skewers! The lemon grass marinade is just too good, which you can use as dipping sauce for these charred skewers.

This Asian-flavored pork belly will be defiantly a crowd-pleaser appetizer.

Get the Recipe @ glebekitchen

18. BBQ Pork Belly

BBQ Pork Belly is just effortless, and can be made from your simple pantry staples. It comes out unbelievably delicious.

So this grilling season, make this amazingly easy and tasty BBQ Pork Belly, and make everyone happy.

Get the Recipe @ foxyfolksy

19. Spicy Korean Pork Belly Bulgogi

Want to make a Korean-flavored dinner? Then make this Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi.

It’s is loaded with sweet, spicy, and umami flavors that make this dish super yummy, and it gets ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice, lettuce leaves, or use it in tacos.

Get the Recipe @ pupswithchopsticks

20 Pork Adobo

Try making Philippine’s national dish, Pork Adobo, in the comfort of your home.

This flavor-packed dish is braised to perfection, with a richly flavored sauce and great seared pork taste. You all will really like Pork Adobo.

Get the Recipe @ kawalingpinoy

21. Pork Pochero with Pork Belly

Pork Pochero is veggie-packed deliciousness that is super filling and satisfying! You can use your favorite veggies to make this simple recipe. Give it a try!

Get the Recipe @ panlasangpinoy

22. Thai Basil Pork Belly

Do you want to make restaurant-worthy pork belly at home? Then this Thai Basil Pork Belly, it’s just perfect.

This dazzling dish is infused with Thai flavors and ingredients that make it a super delish dish, and it takes only 15 minutes to make.

Get the Recipe @ thewoksoflife

23. Thai Red Curry Pork Stir-fry

This is the best Thai Red Curry Pork Stir Fry you’ll ever taste! This easy and quick recipe will become your favorite. Perfect weeknight dinner for your loved ones.

Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen

24. Pork Belly Rice Bowl

Surprise your family with this Japanese delicacy Pork Belly Rice Bowl, known as Butadon.

This phenomenal rice bowl is loaded with teriyaki glazed pork belly, sautéed onion, and fresh egg yolk. It’s an amazingly flavorful and satisfying dish.

Get the Recipe @ beyondkimchee

25. Pork Belly Drunken Noodles

Give your regular noodles a break, and make these easy Pork Bell Drunken Noodles for your loved ones!

This super flavorful dish is made with amazing Asian flavors and ingredients. The hero ingredient is Thai basil, which elevates this dish to the next level.

Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen

26. Chicharrons

Make your pork belly Colombian style with this Chicharrons recipe! This is classic dish you all will enjoy. This recipe is a healthier version of the traditional dish, but the flavor and taste are just the same…

Get the Recipe @ fatgirlhedonist

27. Greek Pork Gyros

Add these spectacular Greek Pork Gyros to your favorite grilling recipes, because it’s very easy to make and has finger-licking flavors.

Serve it with fresh pita bread and all your favorite ingredients that make hearty gyros. So good!

Get the Recipe @ thegreekfoodie

28. Pork Afritada with Pork Belly

This one pan Pork Afritada makes a great dinner to feed the crowd! This flavorful recipe is loaded with pork belly, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and an amazing tomato gravy.

This pocket-friendly and the versatile recipe is a sure hit.

Get the Recipe @ kawalingpinoy

29. Pork Belly with Honey Garlic Sauce

Pork Belly with Honey Garlic Sauce is straightforward and absolutely delicious with Asian flavors. This fantastic appetizer takes only 30 minutes to get ready. Enjoy…

Get the Recipe @ juliasalbum

30. Maple Glazed Pork Belly

We are wrapping up these flavorsome recipes with this Maple Glazed Pork Belly recipe! It’s very hard to believe this recipe is so easy and quick to make.

It tastes just perfectly crispy, sweet, and smoky. Serve this gorgeous dish with chipotle aioli and everyone will love it.

Get the Recipe @ theendlessmeal

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30 BEST Pork Belly Recipes

This collections of easy Pork Belly Recipes will show you plenty of different ways to cook that succulent fatty cut of meat.

Ingredients

  • pork belly
  • other assorted ingredients

Instructions

  1. pick a recipe that looks good
  2. gather ingredients
  3. make your new favorite pork belly recipe

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    FAQs

    What is the most common use for pork belly? ›

    The tender pork belly is most often used to make bacon, but there are other ways to appreciate this cut. Braise or roast it and enjoy the unique milky flavor – so different from cured bacon or conventional pork.

    Do you boil pork belly before frying? ›

    Once you have the belly, the next thing you'll need to do is boil it, which helps render out some of the fat before frying. Based on other recipes I've seen, there's a split between boiling the belly in plain salted water and water that has additional seasonings like garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and soy sauce.

    How do you make pork belly not tough? ›

    Roast in a slow oven for 2 1/2 hours at 140°C/285°F so the flesh becomes tender; Level the pork so the skin is level (ie. as horizontal as possible) by propping up the belly with balls of foil beneath. This makes the crackling cook evenly = perfect crackling.

    Why do you pour boiling water on pork belly? ›

    boiled water over the scored rind. This will slightly. open the rind up.

    Do you rinse pork belly before cooking? ›

    Washing beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination. Some consumers think they are removing bacteria and making their meat or poultry safe.

    What country eats the most pork belly? ›

    Fresh pork belly is a highly popular meat in South Korea, accounting for 59 % of the approximately 100 g of meat per capita that is consumed daily.

    What makes pork belly good? ›

    Pork belly has a rich, savory flavor with a slightly sweet and slightly salty taste. It has a high-fat content, which gives it a rich, succulent flavor when it is cooked.

    What's the difference between pork belly and pork stomach? ›

    Pork belly isn't the stomach. Pork belly is the slab of meat from the underside or belly of the pig. It might not sound very appealing, but trust me, it's sooooo good! Here's what raw pork belly looks like.

    What does baking soda do to pork belly skin? ›

    Scotese's trick to crispy pork belly is to rub equal parts baking soda and salt into the skin—the combo of baking soda and salt will draw out moisture and set you up for success. Let the pork belly strips "hang out overnight, uncovered, ideally in front of a fan," which will dry them out even more.

    How do restaurants cook pork belly? ›

    We soak the pork in water for about 20 to 25 minutes to wash away excess fat. Then we steam it for about 15 to 20 minutes until it's about 70% done. After that, we take it out of the water and poke holes in the pork with a needle and then rub it all over with salt and spices. Then we air dry it with a fan for 12 hours.

    Does pork belly get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

    You can slow cook it in a slow cooker or oven at a low temperature for several hours until it's fully cooked and tender. This will help break down the tough connective tissues and collagen in the meat, resulting in a succulent and tender pork belly.

    Why do you put vinegar on pork belly? ›

    White Vinegar helps dry out the skin – but it has a secondary purpose of removing the odour! If you are prepared, place the Pork in the Fridge UNCOVERED overnight – the skin will dry out. When you pre-heat your oven, remove the pork from the fridge and let it return to room temperature.

    Should I marinate pork belly? ›

    Pork belly lends itself beautifully to slow cooking. At Le Manoir, we marinate the pork in the spice combination before cooking by sous-vide (a plastic pouch in a water bath), but I will give you the traditional slow-cooking option here too. You can make this recipe your own by varying the herbs and spices you use.

    How to make pork extremely tender? ›

    How to Make Tender Pork Chops
    1. Opt for Thick-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops. Thin-cut pork chops won't sear properly in the time it takes to cook them through. ...
    2. Skip the Brine, but Season Liberally. ...
    3. Let the Pork Chops Rest. ...
    4. Sear Pork Chops Over Medium-High Heat. ...
    5. Baste the Pork Chops. ...
    6. Let the Pork Chops Rest, Again. ...
    7. Serve.
    Feb 14, 2018

    How long does it take to cook a pork belly in the oven? ›

    Place pork belly (in foil boat) in oven on center rack, and place a drip pan underneath to catch any fat that happened to drip. Cook approximately 1.5 hours, though a lot will depend on the size of your pork belly. You want to cook until the internal temperature is 160-165°F.

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