Crispy Sweet & Spicy Candied Pork Belly

Crispy Sweet & Spicy Candied Pork Belly

Step 1: Prepare the marinade [00:06]

In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili sauce, and chili oil. Mix everything well until a thick paste forms.

Step 2: Prepare the pork [00:11]

Score the meat side of the pork belly with a sharp knife to create a grid pattern. This will help the marinade penetrate.

Step 3: Marinate the pork [00:16]

Apply the marinade all over the meat side of the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the cuts. Place the pork, skin-side up, in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle salt generously over the skin.

Step 4: First bake [00:23]

Bake the pork belly in the oven until tender and the marinade has thickened.

Step 5: Final crisp [00:26]

Take the pork out of the oven. Optionally, use a knife to scrape or check the skin. Put it back in the oven to ensure the skin is perfectly crispy and the edges are caramelized.