Maple Soy Glazed Pork Belly Bites [Low-carb, Keto, Sugar-free, Gluten-Free]
Maple Soy Glazed Pork Belly Bites
Keto | Sugar-free | Gluten-Free | Nut-free | Grain-free
Quick, easy, super duper yummy. The sweet, salty, and umami-packed glaze perfectly coats the crispy pork belly. Just don’t forget the crunch and spice from the jalapeño. Yum.
Serves 2 people
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb - Skinless Pork Belly
1 tsp - Baking Powder
1/4 tsp - Chinese Five-Spice
1 or 2 cloves - Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp - Peeled, minced Ginger Root
1 Tbsp - Avocado Oil
1/4 cup - Low-sodium Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
1/4 cup - Sugar-free Maple (I reccomend ChocZero )
1/2 tsp - Fish Sauce
1 - Jalapeño, sliced
1/2 tsp - Flaky Salt (or 1/4 tsp of fine salt)
2 - Scallions, thinly sliced
NOTES:
Feel free to double this recipe if feeding more than 2 people.
Serve over cauliflower rice for a yummy dinner.
You can also try this recipe with chicken, steak, or even cubes of salmon!
If you don’t have Chinese Five-Spice, you could always mix together a pinch of cinnamon, cayenne, and clove for a close swap. Or try something totally different! I bet cajun seasoning would taste great instead :)
DIRECTIONS:
Start by slicing the pork belly into bite sized pieces. Then, in a bowl, toss the pork belly with the baking powder and five-spice until evenly coated.
Warm up your air fryer to 400 degrees (204C). Get your pork belly into the air fryer, and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the pork cooks, prepare the sauce by placing a small pan over medium-high heat and warming up the oil until hot. Once it’s hot, add the minced garlic and ginger, and saute for 1 minute to slightly toast the garlic/ginger and bring out the flavor. Then add the soy sauce, maple syrup, and fish sauce. Stir the sauce well and bring to a boil - it will foam up, just keep stirring. Let the sauce simmer and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly so the bottom doesn’t burn (lower the heat if needed). Then pour the sauce into a container, and set in the fridge to cool and thicken.
Sliced your jalapeño and scallions. When the pork is ready, toss the pork with the jalapeños and salt. Pour onto a serving plate, drizzle generously with the glaze, and garnish with the sliced scallions. ENJOY!