The Best Sticky Grilled Pork Belly Recipe

This Sticky Grilled Pork Belly recipe is a weeknight favorite around here!

Now that I am over my morning sickness I am back to eating pork belly! I love how quickly this sticky grilled pork belly recipe cooks and how fast the prep is compared to the process of cutting and deboning chicken or cutting beef. I usually buy my thin sliced pork pre-sliced to save even more prep time!

5 minutes to prep!

To be honest, I pick up my phone and open my Doordash app a little more often than I'd like. One thing that has helped cut back on takeout are easy recipes like this Sticky Grilled Pork Belly to get through the week. This recipe takes minimal ingredients and prep time and is so satisfying served with a bowl of steaming hot white rice. I paired this with a super quick cucumber salad for a bite of freshness using just soy sauce, sesame oil and a splash of rice vinegar.

Air Fryer, Oven or even on the Stovetop

Not only is this Sticky Grilled Pork Belly recipe quick, you can cook it with an air fryer, oven or stovetop! Since I love using my air fryer, I usually cook sticky grilled pork in my air fryer. For larger batches I would definitely use my oven, and for a really small batch for the kids, I usually use the stovetop.

If you LOVE this Sticky Grilled Pork Belly Recipe, here are some other Air Fryer recipes you might like. Check out these other Easy Air Fryer recipes:

• Teriyaki Pork Belly
• Chinese Roast Pork
• Honey Glazed Pork Belly

Ingredients

For the Marinade (save 3 tablespoon for basting)

• 1.5 lbs Pork Belly (Thin Sliced)
• ⅓ cup Ketchup or (Banana Sauce)
• ¼ cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 
• 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
• ½ tbsp Oyster Sauce
• ½ tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder (optional)
• ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

• Slice your pork belly into thin ¼" strips and poke with holes for better absorption.
• Combine and mix the following ingredients: ⅓ cup Ketchup or (Banana Sauce), ¼ cup Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce, ½ tablespoon Oyster Sauce, ½ tablespoon Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder (optional), ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• Set aside 3-4 tablespoon of the marinade for basting. Into a mixing bowl, combine sliced pork with the rest of the marinade. For best results, cover and refrigerate overnight, but marinate at least 10 minutes before cooking. If just marinating 10 minutes, be very generous with the marinade when basting

Air Fryer Cooking Instructions (Oven Cooking instructions below)

• Preheat air fryer to 400, and add in the sliced pork belly. 
• Add pork belly and set cook time for 10-12 minutes. 
• After 5 minutes, flip and baste with the marinade sauce.
• Once your pork reaches internal temperature of 145-160F deg, It's ready!
• Medium Rare: 145-150 F (63-66 C) Medium: 150-155 F (66-68 C)Medium Well: 155-160 F (68-71 C)Well Done: 160 F (71C)
• When the temp reaches 145F-160F you're done ! *Pork is safe to eat at 145F, but cook to your preference*
• Enjoy!

Oven Cooking instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F
• Add pork belly and set cook time for 12-15 minutes
• After 5 minutes, flip and baste with the marinade sauce.
• Once your pork reaches an internal temperature of 145-160F deg, It's ready!
• Medium Rare: 145-150 F (63-66 C) Medium: 150-155 F (66-68 C)Medium Well: 155-160 F (68-71 C)Well Done: 160 F (71C)
• When the temp reaches 145F-160F you're done ! *Pork is safe to eat at 145F, but cook to your preference*
• Enjoy!

Stovetop Instructions

• Heat your pan to medium-medium high and add oil
• Add in pork belly slices and cook 4 minutes on each side and baste before flipping.
• Medium Rare: 145-150 F (63-66 C) Medium: 150-155 F (66-68 C)Medium Well: 155-160 F (68-71 C)Well Done: 160 F (71C)
• When the temp reaches 145F-160F you're done ! *Pork is safe to eat at 145F, but cook to your preference*

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