Char Siu Glazed Pork Belly Bites
Crispy-edged pork belly pieces glazed in sweet-savory hoisin and five-spice, perfect for appetizers or rice accompaniment. This asian ready in about 65 minutes pairs pork belly, hoisin sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 16 oz pork belly
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes, then score the surface in a diamond pattern to 3/4 depth; pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Whisk hoisin sauce, honey, five-spice powder, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Place pork cubes in a baking dish, pour half the glaze over them, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake pork for 20 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and return to oven for 10 minutes until edges are crisp and caramelized.
- Step 5: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately while hot and crackling.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Char Siu Glazed Pork Belly Bites take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (35 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Char Siu Glazed Pork Belly Bites?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Char Siu Glazed Pork Belly Bites?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Char Siu Glazed Pork Belly Bites for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Char Siu Glazed Pork Belly Bites?
Asian asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
