Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together the water, soy sauce, monkfruit, ginger, vinegar and chili flakes.

Step 3

In a large ovensafe skillet or pan, heat the cubed pork belly over medium-high heat. Once the pork begins releasing its oils, sautee about 5 min, until browned on all sides.

Step 4

Pour the sauce over the pork belly, then add the star anise and bay leaf. Allow to simmer about 5-8 min.

Step 5

Transfer the skillet or pan to the oven and bake 60 min, until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Remove the pork belly from the oven, then serve with you choice of side. It pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice, konjac and/or a cucumber salad.