Pork Belly with Apple Glaze
Special OccasionsHard

Pork Belly with Apple Glaze

Indulgent pork belly with a sweet apple glaze that's perfect for special occasions. The slow cooking method ensures the meat is incredibly tender while the apple glaze adds a perfect balance of sweetness. This impressive dish will wow your dinner guests.

30
Prep Time (min)
120
Cook Time (min)
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1kg pork belly
  • 2 apples, grated
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

1

Score pork belly skin and season with salt

2

Roast at 220°C for 30 minutes to crisp skin

3

Reduce heat to 160°C and roast for 1 hour

4

Make glaze: combine apples, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger

5

Brush pork with glaze every 15 minutes for last 30 minutes

6

Rest pork for 15 minutes before slicing

7

Serve with roasted vegetables

8

Garnish with fresh thyme

9

Drizzle with remaining glaze