Sticky belly pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Sticky belly pork
265 min.
8
1092kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will excite your taste buds and impress your dinner guests! Our Sticky Belly Pork recipe is not just a dish; it's an experience that brings rich flavors and mouthwatering aromas to your kitchen. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free main course will leave everyone craving more.

Imagine succulent pork belly, slow-cooked to perfection, marinated in a tantalizing blend of light muscovado sugar, treacle, and a spice medley that includes dried oregano, cumin, and a hint of cinnamon. The combination of sweet and savory is pure magic! The low-and-slow roasting method ensures that the pork becomes incredibly tender while developing a sticky glaze that adds depth to every bite.

As it cooks, your home will be filled with irresistible scents that set the stage for a cozy gathering. Once it’s perfectly roasted, the pork is sliced into short, fat chops that are ready to be barbecued, creating a crispy skin that contrasts beautifully with the soft, flavorful meat. Serve with your favorite sides, and get ready for compliments all around!

Moreover, this dish can easily be made ahead of time, making it a fantastic option for entertaining. Prepare it a day in advance, and let the flavors meld overnight for an even more delicious meal. So fire up your oven and get ready to indulge in a sticky, sweet delight that will surely become a favorite in your home!

Ingredients

  • 1.6 kg pork belly 
  • tbsp g muscovado sugar light
  • tbsp blackstrap molasses 
  • tbsp tomato purée 
  •  onion 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • tbsp oregano dried
  • tbsp ground cumin 
  • tsp chilies dried crushed
  • tsp cinnamon 
  • tsp allspice 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2, then sit the pork belly in a deep roasting dish.
  2. Mix the remaining ingredients with 1 tsp salt, then rub all over the pork. Cover, roast for 3 hrs, then uncover, slice the pork into 16 short, fat chops. Spoon over the sauce from the dish, then roast, uncovered, for another hour, turning the strips halfway. Cool, cover, then chill for up to 24 hours.
  3. About 15 mins before you are ready to barbecue, pop the pork into a low oven to melt the sauce making sure the strips are nicely coated in it. Barbecue, skin-side down first, to crisp up, then cook for just a few mins, turning, until heated through and the sauce is sticky.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1092kcal
Protein7.08%
Fat87.84%
Carbs5.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.38
Glycemic Load
2.9
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.904782683953%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1092.2kcal
54.61%
Fat:106.31g
163.56%
Saturated Fat:38.7g
241.9%
Carbohydrates:13.84g
4.61%
Net Carbohydrates:12.72g
4.63%
Sugar:11.15g
12.39%
Cholesterol:144mg
48%
Sodium:72.65mg
3.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.29g
38.58%
Vitamin B1:0.81mg
54.12%
Vitamin B3:9.61mg
48.04%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.84%
Vitamin B12:1.68µg
28%
Selenium:17.76µg
25.38%
Phosphorus:232.74mg
23.27%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.29%
Potassium:573.1mg
16.37%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.07%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.59%
Iron:2.39mg
13.27%
Copper:0.18mg
9.14%
Magnesium:35.08mg
8.77%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.12%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.41%
Calcium:57.46mg
5.75%
Vitamin K:4.97µg
4.74%
Vitamin A:236.57IU
4.73%
Fiber:1.12g
4.47%
Vitamin C:2.98mg
3.61%
Folate:7.33µg
1.83%