1. Braised Pork Belly: This comforting dish features succulent pork belly simmered in a savory broth with carrots, celery, onion, garlic and herbs. Serve with mashed potatoes for a truly delicious meal.
2. Char Siu Pork Belly: This classic Chinese dish is made with a sweet hoisin based marinade that adds an amazing depth of flavor to the pork belly. The meat is usually roasted, but can also be grilled or braised.
3. Chinese Five Spice Pork Belly: This popular recipe calls for five spices (star anise, cloves, fennel seed, Szechuan pepper and cinnamon) to create a complex flavor profile. The pork belly is slow roasted until it’s tender, then served with steamed rice or noodles.
4. Apple Cider Glazed Pork Belly: An easy yet flavorful combination of tart apples and sweet cider is the perfect compliment to the pork belly. It’s oven roasted until it’s golden brown and ready for your enjoyment.
5. Bacon Wrapped Pork Belly: This decadent dish is a true show stopper, with succulent pork belly wrapped in crispy bacon before being slow roasted to perfection. Enjoy as an appetizer or an entree.