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Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites

Crispy roasted pork belly bites coated in a sticky maple mustard glaze for the ultimate sweet and savory appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Belly
  • 2 lb pork belly cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Maple Mustard Glaze
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat pork belly cubes dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
  3. Toss pork belly with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Arrange pork belly cubes in a single layer on the wire rack.
  5. Roast for 35–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
  6. Meanwhile, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  7. Cook glaze for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Transfer cooked pork belly to a bowl and toss with maple mustard glaze.
  9. Return glazed pork belly to oven for 8–10 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispy pork belly, refrigerate uncovered overnight before roasting to dry out the surface.