How to Cook Pork Belly Slices

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Learn different methods of cooking pork belly slices or strips. You can bake them, pan or air fry them or you can grill them.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Adina

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper or aluminum foil.
Rub the meat with all the spices.
Bake 30 - 40 minutes (depending on the thickness of the meat and your oven) until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit).

Heat a large skillet. Don't add fat; the belly will render a lot of fat. Instead, place the seasoned slices in the pan.
Cook, often flipping with tongs. If there is too much splatter, use a splatter screen. The pieces should be golden brown and crispy on both sides. Cooking will take about 5-7 minutes per side. You can slice the meat thinner for a shorter cooking time. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
Glaze: Should you want to glaze the meat, discard the rendered fat first, or the dish will be too fatty. Add the sauce during the last 2-3 minutes of the cooking time. Lower the temperature and flip the slices frequently to coat them all over.

Preheat the air fryer if necessary; mine needs 3 minutes preheating.
Place the seasoned pork in the basket in a single layer.
Cook at 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, flipping twice in between. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the slices. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
Glaze the pieces (if desired) with your favorite BBQ or Asian sweet chili sauce before serving.

Slice: When grilling pork belly slices, I prefer to use thinner slices, about ¼ - ½ inch/ 6-12 mm thick.
Rub the meat with the spices or your favorite dry rub at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also marinate the meat in your favorite marinade for at least 3 and up to 12 hours. When grilling, let any excess marinade drip off.
Heat the grill. Grill the meat until slightly charred but not burnt, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit) or cut one piece in the middle to see if it's cooked through.
Grill pan: You can cook the sliced pork belly in the grill pan the same way. It might need a few minutes longer but check.

For the oven method, the slices should be about ¾ - 1 inch/ 2-2 ½ cm thick. The cuts are slightly thinner for the pan and air fryer method, about ½ inch/ 1 ½ cm. I prefer even thinner slices for the grill method, about ¼- ½ inch/ 6-12 mm thick.
You can season the strips with only salt and pepper; the other spices are optional. You can also season the pork with any other spices/dry rubs you like.