Cantonese-Style Char Siu Pork Belly Bites

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Sweet and savory pork belly bites marinated in traditional Cantonese char siu sauce, roasted until caramelized and tender. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork belly, hoisin sauce, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp mashed red fermented tofu if using; whisk until well blended.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb 1-inch pork belly cubes to the marinade, toss thoroughly to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the marinated pork belly cubes on the baking sheet, reserving the marinade.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 25 minutes, basting with reserved marinade halfway through, until the pork is caramelized and edges are slightly charred.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving as flavorful bite-sized appetizers or over steamed rice.

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