Shellfish Free Pork Belly Wrapped Dates

Sweet, sticky, and impossibly satisfying, these pork belly wrapped dates hit every note you want in a party bite — caramelized edges, tender fruit, and a honey-thyme glaze that ties it all together. The combination of rich, fatty pork belly and naturally sweet Medjool dates is one of those pairings that sounds simple but tastes like you really know what you're doing. A quick roast at high heat gets the pork golden and crisp at the edges, and a final glaze pass in the oven locks in that glossy, fragrant finish. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients — no hidden sauces or mystery additives to worry about. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear from the platter before you even set it down, so consider making a double batch. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little color and brightness that makes them look as good as they taste.

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