Sticky Honey Garlic Pork Belly Bites

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. 02
   Season the pork belly cubes with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. 03
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 04
   Transfer the seared pork belly to the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
5. 05
   While the pork belly is roasting, prepare the honey garlic sauce by combining honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined and slightly thickened.
6. 06
   Remove the pork belly from the oven and toss with the prepared honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
7. 07
   Return the pork belly to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
8. 08
   Serve the sticky honey garlic pork belly bites hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.