Pork belly is a versatile cut of meat that is often overlooked. Similar to bacon, it is a fatty cut that can be either melt in your mouth tender, or crisped up.
This collection of easy Pork Belly Recipes will give you plenty of different ways to cook with pork belly.
You’ll find everything from stir fry dishes to tacos, burgers to gyros, and so much more. Who knew there were so many ways to use pork belly?
Cook your way through all of these great Pork Belly recipes. You’re sure to find some new family favorites!
The Best Pork Belly Recipes:
1. Bun Cha
We’re starting this list of Pork Belly recipes with our own favorite Bun Cha!
These Vietnamese-style juicy meatballs and pork belly are combined with delicate vermicelli and a flavorful light dipping sauce. It’s a wonderful Asian inspired meal.
2. Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu)
This Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly definitely helps you to satisfy your takeout cravings!
It’s a popular Chinese dish that is famous for its delectable sauce and glaze, which make it mouth-wateringly good. Make this Char Siu and impress your family and friends.
3. Pork Belly Burgers
Everyone like burgers, but when you make this Pork Belly Burger recipe at home, it will surely become your family’s favorite!
Sticky and a little spicy pork belly is stacked with picked veggies and jalapenos stuffed into a soft bun. Perfect for your weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe @ kitchensanctuary
4. Lichen Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling
Make your special event exceptional with this homemade Lichen Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling!
This stuffed pork belly is juicy and soft, filled with garlic, onion, and lemongrass which makes it amazingly flavorful. Just bake it to golden, crispy perfection, and your special dinner is ready to serve. Just enjoy…
Get the Recipe @ rivertenkitchen
5. Pork Belly Sisig
Sisig is a popular Philippine Kapampangan dish that you will surely like, as it’s crunchy, spicy, sour grilled.
This famous street food will become your favorite family snack, which you can eat as it is, or with rice and assorted side dishes.
6. Chinese Roast Pork Belly
Make insanely scrumptious Chinese Roast Pork Belly at home with this amazingly easy, no-fail recipe!
This crispy-skinned pork belly is so perfectly balanced that it’s like you are eating in some gourmet restaurant.
Serve this flavorful Siu Yuk with rice or noodles and make a whole weeknight dinner for your loved ones.
7. Beer Braised Pork Belly
Guys, beer makes everything tasty, be it in a batter, or infused or braised, and this Beer Braised Pork Belly is out of this world delicious!
This sweet, sticky Chinese version will be a sure hit at your home. Enjoy it with rice, noodles, or potatoes.
Get the Recipe @ pupswithchopsticks
8. Pineapple Pork Adobo
Treat yourself with this Pineapple Pork Adobo! This recipe is just stunning with all your favorite ingredients and flavors that go perfect with each other.
Just be patient while making this super delicious dish, as it’s gonna pay off in the end. So enjoy…
Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen
9. Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bao Buns)
Bao means celebration, and this Gua Bao is delicious and makes a hearty celebration.
This flavorful and easy recipe is just too good to be true. Just follow the recipe and make your event a smashingly hit.
Get the Recipe @ kitchensanctuary
10. Hunan Pork Stir Fry
Stir fry lovers, try this exceptionally easy and quick Hunan Pork Stir fry recipe! This flavorful stir fry is made with fatty pork slices, hot chili pepper, fermented black beans, and soy.
You all will defiantly love this delicious Hunan pork stir fry.
Get the Recipe @ redhousespice
11. Honey Soy Pork Belly
Pork Belly in Chinese flavors is always a winner dish, and this Honey Soy Pork Belly is a huge example of it!
This recipe is remarkably delicious, made with honey, soy sauce, ginger, and other flavorful ingredients, which are then braised. It’s one of our favorite pork belly recipes.
12. Pork Belly Ramen
Are you a soup person? If yes, then try this super loaded Pork Belly Ramen, it’s actually more than soup!
You all will love this flavor-packed hot soup recipe, as it is crazy delicious and very comforting. Perfect to serve on winter days to keep you warm and cozy.
Get the Recipe @ thewoodenskillet
13. Sticky Pork Belly Banh Mi
Upgrade your Vietnamese-style Banh Mi sandwich with this Sticky Pork Belly Bahn Mi recipe!
The sweet, sticky, and flavorful pork belly tastes just wonderful with pickled carrots and bread. Try it and experience it yourself.
Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen
14. Pork Belly Burnt Ends
This Pork Belly Burnt Ends recipe is just droll-worthy! It’s perfectly seasoned with brown sugar, paprika, chili, garlic and onion powders, along with barbeque sauce and butter.
Grill them to charred perfection for summer parties, game days, or other get togethers.
15. Slow Cooker Pork Belly
Slow cookers always give you melt in your mouth texture, and this Slow Cooker Pork Belly is no exception!
It is made with honey balsamic glaze that is outstandingly delicious. Make this perfect party dinner for your family and friends.
16. Pork Belly Tacos
Make your taco night unique with this Pork Belly Taco recipe!
A new family favorite recipe that is amazingly flavorful and loaded with all your favorite ingredients. It tastes just divine.
Get the Recipe @ simplydeliciousfood
17. Grilled Pork Belly Skewers
Plan your future summer cookout with these stunning Grilled Pork Belly Skewers! The lemon grass marinade is just too good, which you can use as dipping sauce for these charred skewers.
This Asian-flavored pork belly will be defiantly a crowd-pleaser appetizer.
18. BBQ Pork Belly
BBQ Pork Belly is just effortless, and can be made from your simple pantry staples. It comes out unbelievably delicious.
So this grilling season, make this amazingly easy and tasty BBQ Pork Belly, and make everyone happy.
19. Spicy Korean Pork Belly Bulgogi
Want to make a Korean-flavored dinner? Then make this Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi.
It’s is loaded with sweet, spicy, and umami flavors that make this dish super yummy, and it gets ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice, lettuce leaves, or use it in tacos.
Get the Recipe @ pupswithchopsticks
20 Pork Adobo
Try making Philippine’s national dish, Pork Adobo, in the comfort of your home.
This flavor-packed dish is braised to perfection, with a richly flavored sauce and great seared pork taste. You all will really like Pork Adobo.
Get the Recipe @ kawalingpinoy
21. Pork Pochero with Pork Belly
Pork Pochero is veggie-packed deliciousness that is super filling and satisfying! You can use your favorite veggies to make this simple recipe. Give it a try!
Get the Recipe @ panlasangpinoy
22. Thai Basil Pork Belly
Do you want to make restaurant-worthy pork belly at home? Then this Thai Basil Pork Belly, it’s just perfect.
This dazzling dish is infused with Thai flavors and ingredients that make it a super delish dish, and it takes only 15 minutes to make.
Get the Recipe @ thewoksoflife
23. Thai Red Curry Pork Stir-fry
This is the best Thai Red Curry Pork Stir Fry you’ll ever taste! This easy and quick recipe will become your favorite. Perfect weeknight dinner for your loved ones.
Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen
24. Pork Belly Rice Bowl
Surprise your family with this Japanese delicacy Pork Belly Rice Bowl, known as Butadon.
This phenomenal rice bowl is loaded with teriyaki glazed pork belly, sautéed onion, and fresh egg yolk. It’s an amazingly flavorful and satisfying dish.
Get the Recipe @ beyondkimchee
25. Pork Belly Drunken Noodles
Give your regular noodles a break, and make these easy Pork Bell Drunken Noodles for your loved ones!
This super flavorful dish is made with amazing Asian flavors and ingredients. The hero ingredient is Thai basil, which elevates this dish to the next level.
Get the Recipe @ marionskitchen
26. Chicharrons
Make your pork belly Colombian style with this Chicharrons recipe! This is classic dish you all will enjoy. This recipe is a healthier version of the traditional dish, but the flavor and taste are just the same…
Get the Recipe @ fatgirlhedonist
27. Greek Pork Gyros
Add these spectacular Greek Pork Gyros to your favorite grilling recipes, because it’s very easy to make and has finger-licking flavors.
Serve it with fresh pita bread and all your favorite ingredients that make hearty gyros. So good!
Get the Recipe @ thegreekfoodie
28. Pork Afritada with Pork Belly
This one pan Pork Afritada makes a great dinner to feed the crowd! This flavorful recipe is loaded with pork belly, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and an amazing tomato gravy.
This pocket-friendly and the versatile recipe is a sure hit.
Get the Recipe @ kawalingpinoy
29. Pork Belly with Honey Garlic Sauce
Pork Belly with Honey Garlic Sauce is straightforward and absolutely delicious with Asian flavors. This fantastic appetizer takes only 30 minutes to get ready. Enjoy…
30. Maple Glazed Pork Belly
We are wrapping up these flavorsome recipes with this Maple Glazed Pork Belly recipe! It’s very hard to believe this recipe is so easy and quick to make.
It tastes just perfectly crispy, sweet, and smoky. Serve this gorgeous dish with chipotle aioli and everyone will love it.
Get the Recipe @ theendlessmeal
What a great variety of pork belly recipes. Which one will you try first?
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30 BEST Pork Belly Recipes
This collections of easy Pork Belly Recipes will show you plenty of different ways to cook that succulent fatty cut of meat.
Ingredients
- pork belly
- other assorted ingredients
Instructions
- pick a recipe that looks good
- gather ingredients
- make your new favorite pork belly recipe
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