Floribbean BBQ Pork Belly | Dinner DeeAs

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a mild flavor.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides flavor without added sugars.

Score the pork belly skin in a crisscross pattern.

Rub the pork belly with whole grain mustard and a simple barbecue rub.

Sear the pork belly on a flat top grill.

Prepare the braising liquid by combining brown sugar, crushed garlic, julienned ginger, soy sauce, chicken stock, orange juice, lime juice, cinnamon stick, and star anise.

Heat the braising liquid until the sugar melts.

Pour the braising liquid over the seared pork belly, covering it about three-quarters of the way.

Cover the pot and place it in the oven at 300°F for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

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