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Tropical Honey Glazed Pork Belly

Published 02 December 2025 · Updated 09 October 2026

Pork belly marinated with soy, jerk spices, honey and lemon, then pan-fried with celery and tomatoes until browned and glazed. Active preparation is 15 minutes, marinating is 30 minutes, cooking is 20 minutes and resting is 5 minutes; total elapsed time is 70 minutes. Editorially reviewed; not kitchen tested by The Black Farmer.
Serves 5
Prep 45 min
Cook 20 min
Total 70 min

Ingredients

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Pantry ingredients such as oil, salt and herbs are not included.

Other Ingredients You'll Need

  • Honey — 4 tbsp
  • Ground pimento — 1/2 tsp
  • Light brown sugar — 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce — 2 tbsp
  • Fresh lemon juice — 2 tbsp
  • Celery — 3 sticks, cut into 2.5cm pieces
  • Jerk marinade — 2 tbsp
  • Cherry tomatoes — 3, halved
  • Paprika — 1 tsp
  • Vegetable oil — 1 tbsp
  • Salt and black pepper — to taste

Method

Marinate the pork belly

Cut the pork belly into 10 slices. Season with salt and pepper, then mix with soy sauce, jerk marinade, paprika, pimento, honey, brown sugar, 1 tsp vegetable oil and lemon juice. Marinate for 30 minutes.

Pan-fry the pork belly

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook the slices for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

Add the vegetables and glaze

Add celery and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, turning the pork through the sticky glaze.

Rest and serve

Remove from the heat and rest for 5 minutes so the glaze settles. Serve warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make a honey glaze for pork belly?

Combine honey with soy sauce, jerk marinade, pimento and brown sugar, then reduce it around the browned pork.

What is the best way to cook pork belly for a sticky glaze?

Use a medium-high pan, brown the slices on both sides and add the glaze near the end.

When should you add honey glaze to pork belly?

Add it after the pork has browned so the honey does not burn during the initial sear.