This pork belly slices recipe is crispy yet tender and incredibly flavorful. It’s fatty pork belly baked in the oven with a mix of brown sugar and seasonings until perfectly browned and crispy. It’s an easy-to-make alternative to slow-roasted pork belly, and it’s ready in an hour!
Cooking pork belly doesn’t have to be intimidating, and this simple, no-fuss method is the one I come back to every time. Forget long marinades or complicated techniques—when it comes to pork belly strips, a few good seasonings and the right bake are all you need. This approach lets the rich, savory flavor of the pork really shine, with crispy edges and tender, juicy meat in every bite.
I slice the pork belly, season it with brown sugar and a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper, then let the oven finish it. As it bakes, the sugar caramelizes, and the fat renders, creating that irresistible balance of sweet, salty, and deeply porky flavor. The result is crispy, glossy pork belly strips that taste like something you’d order at a restaurant.
I love serving these on their own, alongside simple sides, or tucked into sandwiches, wraps, or bowls. They’re incredibly versatile and wildly delicious—and while leftovers are rare, they reheat the next day beautifully if you happen to have any.
Love pork belly? Also, try my pork belly sandwich and our pork belly tacos !
What to serve with pork belly slices
These pork belly strips are delicious as an alternative to bacon for breakfast or brunch along with some scrambled eggs and fresh fruit.
They taste great on their own with your favorite side, a simple salad , or layered on a bun with coleslaw and fries.
My favorite side dishes to serve at dinner with pork belly slices
- Easy Risotto
- Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
- Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Oven-Baked Pork Belly Slices (with sweet-savory seasoning)
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 lb skinless pork belly (cut into ½ inch strips – SEE NOTES)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and brown sugar
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the pork belly into ½ inch strips and dry them well with a paper towel. 1 lb skinless pork belly
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- Sprinkle the spices evenly over both sides of the pork belly strips then move the strips onto the baking sheet.
- Bake the pork belly strips for 30 minutes. Turn them over and then continue to cook them for another 20-30 minutes, until they’re dark golden brown and crispy – SEE NOTES.
Notes
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Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless pork belly , cut into ½ inch strips - SEE NOTES
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the pork belly into ½ inch strips and dry them well with a paper towel. 1 lb skinless pork belly
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- Sprinkle the spices evenly over both sides of the pork belly strips then move the strips onto the baking sheet.
- Bake the pork belly strips for 30 minutes. Turn them over and then continue to cook them for another 20-30 minutes, until they’re dark golden brown and crispy - SEE NOTES.
