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Agave-Glazed Pork Belly with Grilled Pineapple

Agave-Glazed Pork Belly with Grilled Pineapple is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 250°F.

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Agave-Glazed Pork Belly with Grilled Pineapple
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Prep Time 22 mins
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Cook Time 60 mins
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Total Time 82 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~480 kcal
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  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 28 Steps
01

Preheat oven to 250°F.

02

Season pork belly all over with 4 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.

03

Place chiles in a large roasting pan.

04

Place pork belly, skin side down, on top of chiles; drizzle with 1/2 cup agave.

05

Pour remaining 1/2 cup agave and 2 cups water into pan.

06

Cover pan tightly with lid or two layers of foil.

07

Transfer to oven and cook pork for 3 hours, basting with pan juices every hour.

08

Turn pork over.

09

Cook until very tender, about 4 more hours.

10

Transfer pork to another roasting pan (if bone-in, remove and discard bones).

11

Strain liquid from first roasting pan into a saucepan (there should be about 5 1/2 cups); reserve chiles.

12

Gently boil juices until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, 45-50 minutes; add reserved chiles.

13

Remove pan from heat.

14

Let glaze cool; chill.

15

Meanwhile, cover pork with parchment or waxed paper.

16

Top with a large plate.

17

Place weights, such as large canned goods, on top.

18

Chill overnight.

19

Reheat glaze.

20

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high.

21

Brush grill rack with oil.

22

Grill pineapple until nicely charred, 2-3 minutes per side; place on plates.

23

Let grill cool to medium heat.

24

Slice pork belly into 1"-thick pieces.

25

Grill until warmed and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.

26

Brush pork with some of the glaze from chile sauce.

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To serve, place 2 or 3 pineapple slices on each plate; spoon glaze over, then top with pork belly.

28

Drizzle with vinegar.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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