Black Garlic Glazed Pork & Spicy Watermelon
This week's recommendation brings a bold fusion of deep umami and refreshing summer brightness to your table. The fermented sweetness of black garlic creates a stunning glaze for the pork, perfectly balanced by a spicy, quick-pickled watermelon salad that screams Week 29.
In short
Black Garlic Glazed Pork & Spicy Watermelon takes about 60 minutes (20 min prep, 40 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Pork belly or thick-cut pork chops800 g
- Black garlic cloves, mashed into paste4 stk
- Honey2 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Rice vinegar3 tbsp
- Watermelon, cubed500 g
- Fresh red chili, thinly sliced1 stk
- Lime, juiced1 stk
- Fresh mint leaves1 handful
- Grated ginger1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mashed black garlic paste, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger until smooth.
- 2
Brush the pork generously with the black garlic glaze. Roast in the oven at 200°C (390°F) for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through, until the edges are caramelized and crispy.
- 3
While the pork is roasting, toss the watermelon cubes in a bowl with lime juice, rice vinegar, and the sliced chili. Let it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 4
Slice the pork into bite-sized pieces. Serve alongside the cold, spicy watermelon salad and garnish generously with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing finish.
Questions and answers
How long does Black Garlic Glazed Pork & Spicy Watermelon take?
About 60 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Pork belly or thick-cut pork chops, Black garlic cloves, mashed into paste, Honey, Soy sauce, Rice vinegar, Watermelon, cubed …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
