Sticky Lemon-Pepper Pork Belly Bites

Ingredients

• 1 kg boneless pork belly, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest – Lemon Pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tbsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest, extra
• BlixSam Saltitude – Salt & Vinegar, for finishing
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2. Pat the pork belly cubes completely dry with kitchen paper.
3. Toss the pork belly with olive oil, 2 tbsp Pep ’n Zest, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
4. Arrange the pieces in a single layer on the baking tray, leaving space between them.
5. Roast for 35–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the pork belly is cooked, golden and crispy around the edges.
6. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the honey, crushed garlic, lemon juice and extra ½ tbsp Pep ’n Zest.
7. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring until the glaze becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
8. Toss the crispy pork belly bites through the warm honey-lemon glaze until beautifully coated.
9. Return them to the oven for another 5–8 minutes, until sticky and caramelised.
10. Remove from the oven and immediately finish with a generous shake of Saltitude. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

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