High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pork Belly Wrapped Dates

Sweet, sticky, and deeply savory, these pork belly wrapped dates are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Medjool dates bring a natural, rich sweetness that pairs beautifully with the salty, crisping pork belly — no processed sweeteners needed anywhere in the dish. The glaze is where things really shine: just honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme cooked down into something fragrant and lightly caramelized. That combination of tangy and floral keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy or one-note. So many store-bought glazes and sauces sneak in high fructose corn syrup, but here every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Roasting on a wire rack helps the pork render and brown evenly, and that final glaze pass in the oven locks in a gorgeous, lacquered finish. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve immediately — these are best when they're hot and the glaze is still glossy.

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