Whether roasted, braaied or braised, pork belly is one of the most impressive cuts of pork. It’s one of those mains that’s easy to make, great for hosting dinner parties or levelling up something as simple as a rice or noodle bowl. You can bang it in the oven for a fancy roast or pop it in the air fryer for the perfect crackling. Infuse it with diverse flavours and enjoy it in different cuisines, from South African to American to Asian-style dishes. The options are endless. In honour of National Pork Belly Day, celebrated on 10 November, here are our favourite pork belly recipes that make the most of this inexpensive, delicious cut. They’re guaranteed to give any restaurant a run for its money. Enjoy!
Bountiful Bowls
Whether you prefer rice or noodles, these bowls are beautiful and bountiful.
Sticky Asian Pork Belly with ClemenGold Glaze
Tasty and tender, this sticky pork belly is glazed with a zesty and zingy ClemenGold glaze, making it absolutely divine. It’s for sure a future favourite.
Honey Garlic Pork Noodle Bowl
Oodles of noodles and honey-garlic pork belly make this bowl undeniably delicious. It’s comforting, filling and guaranteed to make a comeback.
Pork Belly & Prawn Fried Rice
This fried rice bowl has surf, turf and serious flavour. Comforting and incredibly flavourful, it’s the perfect family-style dish for serving friends.
Char Siu Pork Belly with Pink Lady® Apples
You can’t go wrong with this classic Chinese dish. Take it to the next level with Pink Lady® apples and jasmine rice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Sticky Pork Belly with Pap & Pink Lady® Apple Chakalaka
A South African take on a global favourite featuring a sticky Pink Lady® apple glaze, creamy pap and spicy chakalaka – what more could you ask for?
Honey & Soy Pork Belly with Cucumber Salad
Sweet and savoury flavours come together in this delicious rice bowl. Enjoy with cucumber salad on the side for a fresh pop of flavour.
Braai Bests
Light up the coals and get the braai going with these pork belly recipes.
Bourbon BBQ Pork Belly Rashers & Baked Potatoes
Flame-kissed and doused in Bourbon-barbecue sauce, these pork belly rashers are a weekend must. Enjoy them with fluffy, buttery jacket potatoes, and you’ve got a winner.
BBQ Pork Belly Lollipops
Trade your candy for these sweet-meets-savoury pork belly lollies. They’re glazed and go well with almost any braai salad or side. Not to mention, they’re fun to eat.
Bits & Bites
Snack and savour these meaty delights.
Sweet & Sticky Pork Belly Bao
Stuffed with glazed pork belly, pickled red onion, pickled carrots and fresh coriander, these fluffy bao are absolutely fantastic and perfect for social gatherings.
Korean Sticky Pork Belly Bites
Crispy, sticky and packed with umami, these flavourful pork belly bites are seasoned with gochujang, hoisin, soy and honey, and are perfect for sharing.
Roasts With the Most
Fancy and festive, these pork belly recipes were made for wining and dining guests.
Crack the Crackling Pork Belly Roll
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this pork belly roast is the most mouthwatering main, making it the ideal centrepiece for festive celebrations.
Pork Belly Porchetta with Roasted Pears, Fennel and Onion
Paired with roasted pears, fragrant fennel and onion, this show-stopping roast is great for a family Sunday lunch or special gatherings. Pork belly never tasted so good!
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