Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly, skin on, scored 1/2 inch deep in a crosshatch pattern
- 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork belly thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin. Place the pork belly skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and five-spice powder. Rub this spice mixture generously all over the meat-side and sides of the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts. Do not rub salt on the skin yet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Brush the white vinegar evenly over the skin of the pork belly. This helps to dry out the skin and promote crispiness. Place the pork belly, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the skin to dry out completely.
⏱️ 120 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Remove the pork belly from the refrigerator and pat the skin dry again if there's any moisture.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 300
- 5
Lightly brush the skin with olive oil, then sprinkle an additional 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt evenly over the skin. Ensure the salt gets into the scored lines.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. This low and slow cooking helps to render the fat and tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 300
- 7
After 90 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Continue to roast for another 30-45 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and crackling. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning. If the skin is browning too quickly in certain spots, you can loosely tent those areas with foil.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once the pork belly is crispy and cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Slice the pork belly into desired portions and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-prepare crispy pork belly!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
- 2 pounds pork belly, skin on, scored 1/2 inch deep in a crosshatch pattern
- 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork belly thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin. Place the pork belly skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and five-spice powder. Rub this spice mixture generously all over the meat-side and sides of the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts. Do not rub salt on the skin yet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Brush the white vinegar evenly over the skin of the pork belly. This helps to dry out the skin and promote crispiness. Place the pork belly, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the skin to dry out completely.
⏱️ 120 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Remove the pork belly from the refrigerator and pat the skin dry again if there's any moisture.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 300 - 5
Lightly brush the skin with olive oil, then sprinkle an additional 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt evenly over the skin. Ensure the salt gets into the scored lines.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. This low and slow cooking helps to render the fat and tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 300 - 7
After 90 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Continue to roast for another 30-45 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and crackling. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning. If the skin is browning too quickly in certain spots, you can loosely tent those areas with foil.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once the pork belly is crispy and cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Slice the pork belly into desired portions and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-prepare crispy pork belly!
⏱️ 5 min