Pork belly is one of the world’s most indulgent cuts of meat. Its beautiful richness is a real treat with these pork belly recipes. Pork belly is made especially tender when slow-cooked for hours in a sweet and sticky sauce.
What is pork belly?
Pork belly is the cut from (unsurprisingly) the belly of the pig that remains after the loin and spare ribs are removed. Fresh pork belly is succulent and richly flavourful thanks to its high fat content. It if often sold in rashers or in a piece, with or without rind or bone. It can be roasted whole and is often served in small portions, such as pork belly bites. Find delicious pork belly recipes below.
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Crispy pork belly with apricot, tomato & fennel salad
You can make it in the air fryer or the oven!

Air fryer pork belly salad with ginger & soy dressing
Make this crackling good pork belly dish for your next family gathering or even for Christmas lunch.

Crispy crackling pork belly salad
The balance of savoury and sweet flavours will make this salad the star of summer.

Roast pork belly with fennel & chilli salt
Pork belly with perfect crackling made possible with the LG Kitchen Collection.

Sweet and sour pork belly with apple slaw
Perfect pork, crispy crackling and a sensational sweet and sour sauce – this Asian-inspired recipe is a wonderfully modern addition your Christmas spread.

Sticky pork belly bites
A sweet & peppery favourite made in the pressure cooker.

Air fryer roast pork belly
Create the perfect crackling – with your air fryer.

Crackling good air fryer pork belly with Chinese five spice
A sneak peek at one of the recipes from Steph de Sousa’s new book, Air Fryer Queen.

Steph de Sousa’s air fryer pork belly bites
The perfect sticky pork belly bites to share with friends and family.


Five-spice caramel pork belly
A pressure cooker dinner idea.

Chinese-spiced roasted pork belly
Tender roast pork belly is a winner any night of the week.

Crisp-skinned pork belly with braised green lentils
Get some pork on your fork.

Crispy pork belly with pineapple salad
Crispy succulent pork belly with a fresh zesty pineapple salad – it’s the ultimate summer feast!

Stuffed pork belly with apples
Tender melting pork and delicious crackling. This recipe is the ultimate Sunday roast dinner. You’re welcome!

Slow-cooked pork belly with crushed sweet potato
Tender meat and crispy crackling, there’s nothing better.

Cider-roasted pork belly
Get some super-tender pork falling apart on your fork.


Twice-cooked asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice
Twice-cooked asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice from Australian Women’s Weekly.

Roast pork belly with caramelised apples
The sticky sweetness of these apples is a perfect accompaniment to luscious rich pork belly.

Roasted pork belly with plum sauce
It doesn’t get much better than our roasted pork belly with plum sauce. The added aromatics and spices result in a rich and exotic sauce with a depth of flavour you just don’t get with a regular gravy. Oh, and crackling. Enough said.

Pork belly with marmalade glaze
Some think the crackling is the best part of roast pork. Prepare it by rubbing pork skin with juice of 1/2 lemon and salt, then set it aside for 30 minutes to dry out. Place the skin on an oven tray and bake in a hot oven, 200°C, until the crackling is golden, crisp and […]