Delicious and Indulgent Pork Belly Benedict Recipe
Brunch is the perfect time to enjoy a luxurious and decadent meal, and this pork belly benedict recipe fits the bill perfectly. With crispy pork belly, perfectly poached eggs, and a creamy hollandaise sauce, this dish is sure to impress family and friends.
When to Enjoy
This pork belly benedict is best enjoyed on lazy weekends when you have plenty of time to savor and enjoy your meal. It’s the perfect brunch dish for special occasions, such as birthdays or holidays.
Where it’s Popular
While the origins of the benedict dish are uncertain, it has become a popular brunch choice around the world. You can find variations of eggs benedict on breakfast menus in cafes and restaurants in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Pairing Suggestions
To enhance the flavors of the pork belly benedict and create a well-balanced meal, here are a few pairing suggestions:
- Traditional Eggs benedict is often served with English muffins. Opt for whole wheat or sourdough English muffins for added flavor.
- For a classic Eggs benedict experience, pair the dish with hash browns or crispy home fries.
- To incorporate some greens into your meal, serve a fresh arugula or baby spinach salad on the side, tossed with a light vinaigrette.
- A mimosa or a cup of freshly brewed coffee are also excellent choices to complement the flavors of the pork belly benedict.
Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your pork belly benedict turns out perfectly:
- To achieve crispy pork belly, be sure to score the skin and rub it with salt before roasting. This will help render the fat and create a deliciously crunchy texture.
- For foolproof poached eggs, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the boiling water. This will help the eggs hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- When making hollandaise sauce, keep the heat low and whisk continuously to prevent the sauce from curdling. If it does start to curdle, adding a tablespoon of cold water can help bring it back together.
- Top your finished dish with a sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley for a pop of color and a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 4 English muffins
- 8 eggs poached
- Hollandaise sauce
- chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the pork belly on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 3-4 hours, until the pork belly is tender and the fat is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice into thick slices.
- Toast the English muffins and set aside.
- Poach the eggs to your desired doneness.
- Prepare the hollandaise sauce according to your favorite recipe.
- To assemble the benedict, place the toasted English muffin halves on a plate.
- Top each half with a slice of pork belly.
- Place a poached egg on top of each slice of pork belly.
- Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the eggs.
- Garnish with fresh chives.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Is this even healthy? Too much fat in that pork belly, right? Might be good for a cheat day, tho.
This was soooo good! The pork belly was super tender and the hollandaise sauce just made it perfection. Definitely making this again!
Looks good but I don’t have hollandaise sauce so I’d probably use regular mayo? Idk if that ruins it… my blender is broken lol.
This recipe is too long, who has time to cook for 4 hours??? I’m not making this.
I get that it’s a long process, but the end result is soooo worth it! Maybe prep parts in advance?
Pork belly is like, the best meat!!! Made this for my brunch, and it was a hit with my friends. 🌟
Pretty sure I messed up the roast—mine got crispy but not tender. Maybe I should cover it? Either way, flavor was good, just not perfect.
very delish! but i think hollandaise is too hard for me. i just used mayo lol. still tasted ok!
Wow, this is the best brunch dish ever! The hollandaise was perfect.
Who even eats pork belly for breakfast? Seems too fancy for me. I’ll stick to my bacon and eggs.
Looks good!
Hollandaise sauce is super tricky, but I managed to do it right for the first time! This recipe is a keeper.
This is the best stuff ever! So rich and tasty. I had it for brunch yesterday and Wowww!
The ingredient list says “8 eggs poached” but the instructions don’t really say how many muffins/slices you’ll get. I’d love clearer portions—like, how many slices per muffin?
Great point! Since the recipe calls for 4 English muffins (so 8 halves) and 8 poached eggs, you can assume 1 egg per muffin half/slice. So: 8 servings total, no math gymnastics needed.
I think it’s just implied: 4 muffins get cut in half = 8 bases, and there are 8 eggs, so you end up with 8 mini “benedicts.” Still, I agree—should’ve said it outright. Also “poached eggs” time/amount would help, but yeah, 8 portions makes sense.
Roast for 3-4 hours at 300°F—wow, that’s a long time. But if it gets the fat crispy, I’m in. Might try broiling at the end to speed it up.
Pork belly?? Is that even healthy? I prefer turkey bacon instead.
I tried something similar before and it was messy, but in a good way. The instructions are clear, and I like that you rest the pork belly. Poaching eggs “to desired doneness” is fair, but I wish there was a timer.
Totally get you—pork belly can turn into a delicious mess if it’s not handled right 😄 And yeah, “desired doneness” is a little hand-wavy. A timer would help a lot for poaching eggs. I might add a suggested time range (and maybe a quick doneness guide) next time!
Why would you put pork belly in eggs? Seems gross to me, but whatever floats your boat.
Super easy, I put it all on bagels instead of muffins. Still tasted fantastic!
So good! My family loved it. You gotta try it with avocado too! Perfect breakfast.
I’m so glad to hear your family loved it! Avocado would definitely add a creamy touch. Did you roast the pork belly long enough? It makes a big difference in flavor!
Sounds good but isn’t it a bit heavy for breakfast? I mean, pork belly and hollandaise? That’s like a feast! 🤔
Not gonna lie, 3–4 hours scared me at first, but it paid off. My oven runs hot though—if yours does too, start checking earlier. Also, rest time matters!
This looks insanely good. 3–4 hours for the pork belly is a commitment, but the crispy-fat situation sounds perfect. Hollandaise + poached eggs is always a win in my book.
Right?? The pork belly taking 3–4 hours is totally worth it if you nail the crisp on top. And hollandaise + poached eggs is basically breakfast royalty.
Sounds yummy but 300°F for 3-4 hours… is that enough to really get the fat crisp, or will it just be soft? I might crank it up near the end like 400-425°F. Also hollandaise can break so fast lol.
Sounds fancy but too much work for breakfast. Who has 4 hours to make breakfast?
This sounds ridiculously good. 3–4 hours for pork belly is totally worth it—crispy fat + runny yolk is the dream. I’d just add a little lemon to the hollandaise next time.
Not everyone likes this stuff; my cousin throwin’ up after! Gotta be careful with the richness.
Pork belly??? Really?? Too fancy for breakfast! I prefer my toast and butter. But guess my husband loved it!
Not sure about this. Pork belly Benedict sounds fancy but kinda heavy. I feel like hollandaise already has enough fat, then you add pork belly and eggs… my cholesterol would be like nope.
Okay wow. I followed it and the yolks came out perfect, and the pork belly slices were crispy on the edges. The chives made it feel fancy. Will make again for sure.
Hollandaise just sounds hard… but I managed and it was delish! Who knew I could make a fancy breakfast? 😊
OMG YUM! I swapped the pork for avocado, still delicious 😋
The idea is great, but my hollandaise split. I don’t think my ‘favorite recipe’ is actually stable. Next time I’ll focus on temperature and whisking more carefully.
I found this recipe too complicated for breakfast. The hollandaise sauce was a disaster for me!
I totally get what you mean! Hollandaise can be tricky. Maybe try a simpler sauce next time? 🤷♂️
Do you really need to roast it for that long? I usually do mine quicker in a pan. 🤷♀️
I’m skeptical. Hollandaise + pork belly on English muffins feels kinda like brunch trying too hard. Also 8 poached eggs for 4 muffins is a lot unless you’re serving a crowd.
Pork belly?! WOW. This kind of food belongs in a fancy restaurant, not in my kitchen! But I did it. Love the flavors!
That’s awesome! Pork belly is surprisingly easy to make at home. Glad you enjoyed it!
I dunno, seems too fancy for me. Always thought pork belly was for restaurants, not home cooks 🤔. But good on you for trying!
I tried this! Used bacon instead of pork belly and it worked great! Still tasty!!
Absolutely loved this recipe! The pork belly was so tender and flavorful. Thanks a bunch!
Do I really have to poach the eggs? Can’t I just fry them? 🤔
This recipe is a game changer! The pork belly was so juicy and golden. Will be making this on repeat!
I’m glad you loved it! Pork belly is the best! Can’t wait to try it myself.
This recipe seems too complicated for me. 3-4 hours sounds like a lot of time. Is it really worth it?
Poach eggs “to your desired doneness” is fine, but I always need a cheat sheet. Like, 3 minutes for runny yolk? Give us a target time 😅
Totally—“to desired doneness” is chef-speak 😅 For a classic runny yolk, I’d start with ~3 minutes after the water is barely simmering (gentle bubbles, not a rolling boil). Then add 15–30 seconds more if you want it slightly firmer. It’s also about egg size and how cold they are.
I tried something like this once and the eggs always overcook while waiting on the pork. Any tips for timing so everything hits the plate hot?
Looks fancy, but honestly I could eat pork belly for every meal. Chives are a must. Simple and rich.
This looked so good on the picture but mine turned out super greasy. 🤮 I followed everything exactly! What went wrong?
I don’t know what 300 degrees feels like in celsius, fishing ain’t my thing but yeah looks good.
This sounds absurdly delicious. Pork belly + hollandaise is basically breakfast royalty. I’d add a little cayenne to the hollandaise just to wake everything up.
Yes!! Pork belly Benedict is breakfast royalty—love the hollandaise combo. Cayenne is a great call too; it really wakes up the richness.
I dunno about “hollandaise” with pork belly… seems like too much fat. Still, if you use a light hand on the sauce and don’t overdo the cayenne, it might work. I’d try it once.
Y’all, why would you put that much fat on a plate? It’s too rich! I had to share with my neighbor just to finish it. Maybe just use bacon next time?
Sounds like you need to toughen up! Pork belly is meant to be fatty! What do you expect? It’s delicious!
I actually love the richness! It’s a treat! Maybe you just need to balance it with some greens next time?
Made this for guests and it was a hit. My eggs were a little overdone (still tasty though), and I used store-bought hollandaise because I ran out of time. Even with that, the flavor was rich and comforting. Would do again.
Hollandaise sauce is hard to make! I just bought the jar from the store. Still turned out yummy tho.
I tried hollandaise from scratch and it broke. Like, immediately. Maybe my butter was too hot or I’m just bad at emulsion stuff 😅 Still, the pork belly was amazing. Will probably use a safer method next time.
I followed the recipe but my pork belly took much longer to cook. It was tough. Maybe I did it wrong?
So much flavor! Made this for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. Def gonna make again!
I don’t have chives, can I use parsley instead?? Help! Pls reply fast, need to make this today!
I tried this and it turned out kinda dry. I think my oven isn’t hot enough or something. Not sure if I would try it again.
I had the same issue! Maybe try checking the oven’s temp with a thermometer? Sometimes they can be off.
Dry? I love this recipe! Just needs better cooking or something. Don’t give up!
Wow, who knew pork belly could be breakfast? Delish! I might try adding some avocado next time!
I never thought of avocado with pork belly! That’s a genius idea! Can’t wait to try it out! 😋
This is absolutely decadent. The pork belly at 300°F for 3–4 hours turned out perfectly—crispy fat and tender center. Hollandaise really makes it feel like a true brunch upgrade. Will make again, no notes.
Hollandaise sauce literally never works for me. What’s the secret? Help!
I totally get you! Hollandaise can be tricky, but maybe try using a double boiler? It helps with whisking the eggs gently. Good luck!
yummmmm
I know right! This dish sounds DELICIOUS. Can’t wait to make it myself!
Absolutely divine! I added a sprinkle of paprika to the hollandaise and it was soooo good!
Paprika? Wow, never thought of that! Gonna try it next time for sure. 😍
This was amazing! The pork belly turned out perfect and the hollandaise was so creamy. 5 stars!
Ehhh, too much work for breakfast if you ask me. I’m sticking to my scrambled eggs.
Why do you need chives? They don’t do anything! Just more stuff to buy.
Chives add a nice touch! They bring some color and a mild flavor that balances the richness of pork. It’s not just about buying extra stuff; it’s about enhancing the dish!
Honestly, I think chives are overrated. They barely taste like anything. I might just skip them next time.
Not good. My eggs came out all wrong – how do you poach eggs? Try simplifying things.
Poaching eggs can be tricky! Try using vinegar in the water next time. It helps keep the whites together. Don’t give up!
3-4 hours at 300°F… is that for real? My oven would sweat that whole time. I think 400°F would be safer or it’ll take forever.
Questions: What if I don’t have chives? Can I use something else? And how do you poach eggs without them turning into a mess?
Loved every bite, but making hollandaise is hard! It curdled the first time for me. But second try was awesome!
Pork belly? Sounds too fancy for me. But I guess it’s worth a shot. Not sure if I can do all this cooking tho.
Don’t worry! It may sound fancy, but it’s not too hard. You got this!
Got my kids to help make this! They loved it too! 10/10 for family fun.
That’s awesome! Cooking together is the best way to make memories! 🍳🥓
10/10? Really? Seems a bit much for just pork belly and eggs, but ok. 😕
This was AMAZING! The pork belly was so tender and flavorful. Will definitely make it again!
It was good, but I’ve made better pork belly before. I just think it needs a stronger flavor, like maybe some spices?
I’m so glad you loved it! The pork belly is really the star of the show, isn’t it? 😍
Not sure about the timing: 3–4 hours at 300°F felt long for me. I checked at 2.5 hours and mine was already tender, though the fat wasn’t as crispy. Flavor was great, just adjust based on thickness.
Totally agree—300°F for 3–4 hours sounds long. My pork belly was tender around 2.5 hours too. I’d call it “go by feel” rather than the clock; if you want crispier fat, just give it a bit more at the end.
Interesting—mine took the full 4 hours at 300°F and then some. I guess thickness matters a lot. Next time I’ll start checking at 2.5 like you said. Flavor is still 🔥 though.
Easy to follow instructions! My family loved it. Just a big mess afterward, though haha.
Glad to hear your family loved it! Yeah, cooking can get messy sometimes haha. Worth it for a good meal!
This recipe is okay but takes a lot of time for just some eggs and bread. Meh.