BBQ Pork Belly

Elevate your backyard barbecue game with this irresistible BBQ Pork Belly recipe, a perfect blend of tender, juicy meat and smoky, caramelized flavor. Featuring a rich spice rub made with brown sugar, garlic, paprika, and onion powder, this pork belly is slow-roasted to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth texture. Brushed with a tangy homemade BBQ sauce infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika, the pork finishes with a gorgeous, crispy crust that’s dripping with bold, sweet-savory goodness. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread. Easy to prepare and packed with barbecue flavor, this recipe is your ticket to a show-stopping meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork belly
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels. With a sharp knife, score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, cutting just into the fat and not the meat.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a rub.

Step 4

Rub the olive oil all over the pork belly, then evenly coat it with the prepared seasoning rub.

Step 5

Place the pork belly on a rack set over a roasting pan. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the pan to keep the meat moist during cooking.

Step 6

Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until it becomes tender.

Step 7

While the pork belly is roasting, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and smoked paprika. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.

Step 9

After 2 hours, remove the pork belly from the oven and increase the temperature to 425°F (220°C).

Step 10

Brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the pork belly.

Step 11

Return the pork belly to the oven and roast for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and caramelized, basting with more BBQ sauce halfway through.

Step 12

Allow the pork belly to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1545.9 grams (1545.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5504

Total Fat 510.20g	654%
Saturated Fat 179.70g	899%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 653mg	218%
Sodium 9180mg	399%
Total Carbohydrate 131.70g	48%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 99.30g
Protein 88.00g	176%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1963mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.9%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 9.6%