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BBQ Grilled Pork Belly Recipe with a Tender Twist

Savor this mouthwatering crispy on the outside yet tender pork belly recipe, where perfectly crispy skin meets tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. Pressure cooking locks in the juiciness, while a quick trip to the grill adds charred, caramelized bits for that smoky, BBQ perfection. It’s a flavor-packed experience with a crispy, tender twist that will leave your taste buds craving more!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Paper towels (for drying the pork belly)
  • cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork belly skin on
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce plus more for basting
  • Additional seasoning for grilling salt, pepper, smoked paprika

Instructions
 

Pressure Cook the Pork Belly:

  • Place the pork belly in the pressure cooker. Add water or chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  • Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.

Prepare for Grilling:

  • Remove the pork belly from the pressure cooker and pat it dry with paper towels to help achieve a good sear on the grill.
  • Brush the pork belly with BBQ sauce and sprinkle with additional seasoning (salt, pepper, smoked paprika) to boost the flavor.

Grill the Pork Belly:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place the pork belly on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until you get a nice char and the BBQ sauce has caramelized. Baste with more BBQ sauce as needed.

Rest and Serve:

  • Remove the pork belly from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces or strips.
  • Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

Cook and Prep Time:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time:
    • Pressure cooking: 20 minutes (+10 minutes for natural release)
    • Grilling: 10-15 minutes
  • Total Time: ~45-50 minutes
Calories per Serving: ~450 calories (depends on the amount and type of BBQ sauce used)
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