Pork Belly Bites with Chipotle Glaze and Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

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Equipment Needed

• Chef’s knife

• Cutting board

• Mixing bowls (2–3)

• Small saucepan

• Whisk

• Baking sheet with wire rack

• Aluminum foil or parchment paper

• Tongs

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Basting brush

• Skillet (optional, for searing)

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Ingredients

For the Pork Belly Bites

• 1 lb pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Chipotle Glaze

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1–2 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

For the Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

• 1 cup frozen or fresh cherries, pitted

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1–2 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation Steps

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

2. Season Pork Belly Bites

• Toss pork belly cubes with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and olive oil.

• Arrange in a single layer on the wire rack.

3. Bake Pork Belly

• Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy on edges.

4. Make Chipotle Glaze

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chipotle, and garlic.

• Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Set aside.

5. Make Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

• In another small saucepan, combine cherries, ketchup, chipotle, vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

• Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Use a blender or immersion blender to puree until smooth.

• Simmer another 5 minutes to thicken, then adjust seasoning.

6. Glaze Pork Belly

• Remove pork belly from oven.

• Brush generously with chipotle glaze. Return to oven for 5 minutes to caramelize slightly.

7. Serve

• Plate pork belly bites and drizzle with cherry chipotle BBQ sauce. Can garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions.

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Cooking and Preparation Times

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Cooking time: 35–40 minutes

• Total time: 50–55 minutes

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Nutritional Information (per 4 oz serving, approximate)

• Calories: 350 kcal

• Protein: 16 g

• Fat: 28 g

  • Saturated Fat: 10 g

• Carbohydrates: 12 g

  • Sugars: 10 g

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sodium: 480 mg