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Pork Belly Skewers

Sticky Pork Belly Bites

I have to admit that it’s taken a while for my family and I to warm up to pork belly. My first two attempts to create something magic out of this protein failed miserably, and I was almost ready to give up on this ingredient altogether. Then, this recipe inspiration came along and I decided to try one more time, including it as part of our New Years Eve menu. Well, I have to say that it was a major hit and people haven’t stopped talking about it since.
The dish provides an excellent balance between sweet, salty, and spicy and literally melts in your mouth. The addition of cucumber and carrot adds flavour and a pleasant crunch, and helps to cut down the spiciness. Needless to say, I’m very happy that I didn’t give up on this special ingredient.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 237
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork belly trimmed + cut
  • 1 1/2 cups Hoisin sauce
  • 2 carrots ribbons
  • 1 English cucumber ribbons
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt divided
  • 2 Thai red chilies thinly sliced

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • toothpicks or skewers
  • vegetable peeler
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Mise en Place
  1. Assemble equipment, Thinly slice red chili, cut carrot and cucumber into thin slices (ribbons) using a vegetable peeler (place into a small dish with cider vinegar), measure and separate all ingredients.
Bring it Together
  1. Cut pork belly into bite sized pieces (approximately 1 inch). Place pork belly into a medium mixing bowl and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Add Hoisin sauce then mix to coat fully, Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
  3. Preheat oven to roast at 350 degrees F.
  4. Place marinated pork belly pieces on a large, parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 35 minutes.
  5. Combine one slice of carrot and one slice of cucumber and place on a toothpick or skewer. Add a slice of the red chili to the bottom of the skewer.
  6. Remove the pork belly from the oven and add to the skewer. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Here's the link to the homemade Hoisin Sauce that was used in this recipe. Definitely makes a difference!