Oven-Baked Pork Belly in a Baking Bag

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you bake pork belly in a baking bag? Gather the ingredients. Choose thicker pieces of belly with plenty of meaty layers — the more meat, the tastier it turns out. Even a bit of fat in the belly adds juiciness.

2. Step 2:

   

   In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, mustard, and vegetable oil. Peel the garlic and press it straight into the bowl. Add salt and seasonings to taste — remember that soy sauce is already salty. For seasonings, I use ground pepper, a little paprika, and dried basil, but feel free to adjust the mix to your taste. Stir all the marinade ingredients together well.

3. Step 3:

   

   Roll the pork belly around in the marinade until it's evenly coated on all sides. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes; if you have time, a couple of hours is even better.

4. Step 4:

   

   Place the pork belly along with the marinade in a baking bag and tie it off at both ends. Set it on a metal baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 1.5 hours.

5. Step 5:

   

   About 20 minutes before the end, cut the bag open along the top and expose the belly so it can brown a little in the oven.

6. Step 6:

   

   Take the finished pork belly out of the oven, transfer it to a plate, and chill it in the refrigerator. Once cold, it firms up and slices cleanly. These meat slices are great on sandwiches in place of deli meat. Enjoy!