No Grill Pork Belly Barbeque (Stovetop Style)
If you love the smoky, savory-sweet flavor of classic pork barbecue but don’t have a grill, this No-Grill Pork Belly Barbecue is a perfect alternative. It’s tender, flavorful, and caramelized right in your pan—no skewers, no charcoal needed. The secret lies in a well-seasoned marinade and slow cooking until the pork renders its own fat, creating that irresistible fried-barbecue finish.
Servings 7 people
Ingredients
For the Pork Marinade
- 1.5 kg pork belly
- 2 medium onions, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp liquid seasoning
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup banana ketchup
- 1 bottle Sprite or any lemon-lime soda (about 330ml)
Instructions
Marinating Pork Belly
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pork belly, onions, garlic, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, liquid seasoning, oyster sauce, banana ketchup, and Sprite.
- Mix well until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) for best flavor.
Cooking the Pork Belly:
- Transfer the marinated pork belly with its marinade to a wide pan. Cover and cook over medium heat, turning the meat every 10 minutes for even cooking.
- Continue cooking until the marinade reduces completely and the pork releases its natural fat
- Let the pork fry in its own rendered fat. Turn occasionally until browned and caramelized on all sides.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and an optional vinegar dipping sauce.
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Notes
TIPS..
- Cut pork belly pieces evenly for uniform cooking.
- Slow rendering makes the meat tender and flavorful.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a covered pan to keep them moist.