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Slow Cooker Pork Belly with Honey Balsamic Glaze
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Preparation Time: 15 min
- Cook time: 240 min
This slow cooker pork belly is an incredible dish that is perfect for your next Sunday lunch or dinner party. The pork belly is slow cooked to perfection, making it incredibly tender and full of flavor. The dish is served with a delicious gravy, making it even more irresistible. Whether you are hosting a small gathering or a large party, this dish is sure to be a hit with your guests.
We love the slow cooker pork belly because it is so easy to make and it is so delicious. We just put the pork belly in the slow cooker with some water and let it cook for a few hours. Then, we add some seasonings and let it cook for another hour or so. The pork belly comes out so tender and juicy, and the fat just melts in your mouth. It is definitely one of our favorite dishes!
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly:
- 2 lbs (1kg) pork belly
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A pinch of Cayenne pepper, optional
For the Honey Balsamic Glaze
- 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions for Slow Cooker Pork Belly with Honey Balsamic Glaze
- To make the slow cooker pork belly recipe: With a sharp knife, score the pork belly skin diagonally in a diamond pattern. Season with salt, pepper, and Cayenne pepper, rubbing it well into the skin.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to medium heat. Add the pork belly, skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes until crisped and golden brown. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of your slow cooker and transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Drizzle the mixture over the pork belly. Close the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 7 hours.
- When the pork belly is cooked, slice to your desired thickness. Serve the slow-cooked pork belly immediately with rice, noodles, or over sandwiches and tacos. Enjoy!
