Soy-Glazed Roast Pork Belly with Five-Spice Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Roast pork belly coated in a rich five-spice and soy glaze, featuring crisp crackling and tender meat reminiscent of Malaysian street BBQ. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs pork belly with skin, five-spice powder, dark soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 kg pork belly with skin
1 tbsp five-spice powder
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Score the skin of 1 kg pork belly in a crisscross pattern with a sharp knife.
Step 2: Crush 3 garlic cloves and combine with 1 tablespoon five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon white pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over the meat side of the pork belly.
Step 3: Place the pork belly skin-side up on a roasting tray lined with foil. Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce on the skin.
Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Step 5: Mix 2 tablespoons honey with an additional 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce. After 1 hour, brush this glaze over the skin and increase oven temperature to 220°C (430°F). Roast for an additional 20 minutes until the skin is blistered and crisp.
Step 6: Rest the pork for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.