Crisp-Skinned Pork Belly with Citrus Glaze

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Tender pork belly gets a golden crust and bright citrus glaze, perfect with roasted root vegetables. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 110 minutes pairs pork belly, orange zest, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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: 25 min Cook: 85 min Serves 4 American cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork belly dry with paper towels, then score the skin in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife, cutting through the fat but not the meat.
  2. Step 2: Place pork belly skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Rub 1 tbsp olive oil over the skin, then season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 45 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: While pork roasts, whisk orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Add thyme sprigs and set aside.
  4. Step 4: After 45 minutes, remove pork from oven. Toss carrots and parsnips with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a separate sheet pan. Roast for 25 minutes until tender.
  5. Step 5: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Return pork to oven, skin-side up, and roast for 20 minutes more. Brush with citrus glaze every 10 minutes during this time.
  6. Step 6: Let pork rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables and extra glaze drizzled over the top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Crisp-Skinned Pork Belly with Citrus Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 110 minutes (25 min prep + 85 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 Crisp-Skinned Pork Belly with Citrus Glaze?

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 Crisp-Skinned Pork Belly with Citrus Glaze?

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 Crisp-Skinned Pork Belly with Citrus Glaze 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 Crisp-Skinned Pork Belly with Citrus Glaze?

American one pot 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.

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