Costco Pork Belly Recipe

This Costco Pork Belly Recipe is a quick and crispy recipe, which shows you how to perfectly prepare Costco’s fully cooked sous vide pork belly. It’s the ultimate shortcut to a delicious meal, ready in as little as 10 minutes.

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Costco Pork Belly Recipe Ingredients

• 1 package Costco fully cooked sous vide pork belly
• BBQ seasoning
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce (optional)

How To Make Costco Pork Belly (4 Ways)

This guide uses Costco’s fully cooked sous vide pork belly, which comes pre-sliced. The goal is simply to heat it through and create a delicious, crispy exterior.

1. Air Fryer Method (Recommended)

1. Prep the pork belly: Cut each pork belly slice into 5 bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch wide each.
2. First fry: Place the pork belly bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly sprinkle the tops with your favorite BBQ seasoning. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes.
3. Second fry: Flip the pork belly pieces, lightly season the other side, and air fry for another 3 minutes at 400°F.
4. Check temperature and serve: Ensure the pork belly has reached an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
5. Optional sauce: For a saucy finish, toss the hot pork belly bites in a bowl with BBQ sauce. Return them to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 3 more minutes at 400°F until the sauce is caramelized.

2. Oven Method

1. Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Bake: Place the pork belly slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Cook until browned: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork belly is browned, crispy, and has reached an internal temperature of at least 145°F.

3. Stovetop Method

1. Prep the skillet: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Sear the pork: Place the pork belly slices in a single layer in the hot pan. Sear on both sides until crispy and heated through to 145°F. Watch it closely, as it can go from crisp to burnt very quickly.

4. Grill Method

1. Prep the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high.
2. Grill the pork: Place the pork belly strips in a single layer on the grill grates.
3. Flip and finish: Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until the edges are browning and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t over-season: The Costco sous vide pork belly is already seasoned and salted. Go light on any additional salty seasonings to avoid making it too salty.
• How to get extra crispy results? High heat is your friend. Whether you’re using an air fryer, oven, skillet, or grill, a high temperature will render the fat quickly and create a perfectly crispy exterior.
• What is sous vide? Sous vide is a cooking technique where food is vacuum-sealed and cooked in a precise temperature-controlled water bath. This is why the Costco pork belly is already incredibly tender and just needs a final sear.
• Mind the fat: Pork belly is a high-fat cut. Think of it as a richer, meatier version of bacon. A little goes a long way.

What To Serve With Pork Belly

These crispy pork belly bites are incredibly versatile.

• As a main course over a bed of white rice with steamed vegetables like broccoli or bok choy.
• In tacos with a crunchy slaw and a spicy aioli.
• As a crispy topping for salads or ramen bowls.
• Served as an appetizer with toothpicks and your favorite dipping sauces.

How To Store Pork Belly

Refrigerate: Store leftover cooked pork belly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat: For the best results and to restore crispiness, reheat the pork belly in an air fryer or a hot skillet for a few minutes.

Costco Pork Belly Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 slice (or 5 bites), without sauce/seasoning
• Calories: 320kcal
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Protein: 13g
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Sodium: 590mg
• Potassium: 454mg
• Iron: 6% DV

Nutrition information is for one slice of Costco sous vide pork belly and will vary depending on the BBQ seasoning and sauce you use.

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