Ingredients for Citrus Glazed Pork Belly
- 2 lbs pork belly
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- Celery Ribs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Orange Juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Fresh Thyme
- 4 cloves
- Whole Allspice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
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How to Make Citrus Glazed Pork Belly
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Using a sharp knife, score the fat side of the pork belly diagonally, about 1/2 inch apart. Season generously with 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, rubbing it into the scored flesh.
- Place 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), and 2 celery stalks (chopped) in a large roasting pan. Place the pork belly, scored side up, on top of the vegetables.
- Broil for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Flip the pork belly, flesh side up, and broil for 5 more minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- Turn the pork belly back to the scored side up. Add 2 cups chicken stock, 2 cups orange juice, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 cloves, and 1 tsp allspice to the roasting pan.
- Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, loosen the foil to create a vent and bake for another 2 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- While the pork is braising, prepare the glaze. Strain the remaining 2 cups orange juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- Combine the strained juice and 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thick and syrupy (30-40 minutes).
- Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it cool slightly in the braising liquid.
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Remove the pork belly from the braising liquid and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Use a pastry brush to baste the pork belly generously with the glaze on all sides.
- Place the pork belly on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Drizzle with any remaining glaze and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
153g
Fat
351g
Carbs
13g
