Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Five-Spice Glaze

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Tender pork belly slow-roasted with a caramelized five-spice and honey glaze, delivering rich, aromatic flavors and crispy skin. This chinese-inspired st. patrick’s day ready in about 110 minutes pairs pork belly, skin on, scored, Chinese five-spice powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 95 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Rub 2 lbs pork belly skin (scored) with 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, massaging the spices evenly.
  2. Step 2: Place pork belly on a roasting rack over a baking tray, skin side up, and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes uncovered to render the fat and tenderize the meat.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, mix 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl to create the glaze.
  4. Step 4: After 1 hour 15 minutes, brush the honey glaze evenly over the pork belly skin and increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Roast for an additional 20 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the skin is crispy.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Serve warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Five-Spice Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 110 minutes (15 min prep + 95 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 Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Five-Spice 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, skin on, scored from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Five-Spice 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 Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Five-Spice 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 Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Five-Spice Glaze?

Chinese st. patrick’s day 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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