Humba Braised Pork Belly Recipe

Experience the rich, savory flavors of authentic Filipino Humba! This braised pork belly recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a complex umami depth. A perfect centerpiece for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1560 mins
Calories 163.8 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Humba Braised Pork Belly

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How to Make Humba Braised Pork Belly

  1. Parboil a 2-pound whole pork belly in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before cutting into 5 equal portions.
  2. Reserve the parboiling broth.
  3. Using a sharp knife, carefully score the skin side of each pork belly portion, creating criss-cross slits approximately 1 cm apart and 0.5 cm deep. This helps the skin crisp up during cooking.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the pork belly portions with the remaining ingredients. Ensure the pork is well coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours) for optimal flavor infusion.
  5. The next morning, bring the reserved broth to a boil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the marinated pork belly and all remaining marinade ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily falls apart. Skim off any excess fat that rises to the surface during cooking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g

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