Crispy Keto Pork Belly Bites
Crispy Keto Pork Belly Bites
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly
- 2 pounds skin-on pork belly, scored, 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Optional Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 2
Pat the scored pork belly cubes very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin. In a medium bowl, toss the pork belly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned pork belly cubes skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake for 90 minutes at 300°F. This slow cooking renders the fat and tenderizes the meat.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 300
- 5
After 90 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Continue to bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and incredibly crispy. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the pork belly finishes cooking, prepare the optional dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, sugar-free sriracha, fresh lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Remove the crispy pork belly bites from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the internal temperature to equalize and the skin to crisp further.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve the crispy keto pork belly bites warm, either on their own as a snack or with the optional sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Keto Pork Belly Bites
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly
- 2 pounds skin-on pork belly, scored, 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Optional Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 2
Pat the scored pork belly cubes very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin. In a medium bowl, toss the pork belly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned pork belly cubes skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake for 90 minutes at 300°F. This slow cooking renders the fat and tenderizes the meat.
⏱️ 90 min•🌡️ 300 - 5
After 90 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Continue to bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and incredibly crispy. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the pork belly finishes cooking, prepare the optional dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, sugar-free sriracha, fresh lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Remove the crispy pork belly bites from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the internal temperature to equalize and the skin to crisp further.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve the crispy keto pork belly bites warm, either on their own as a snack or with the optional sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
⏱️ 5 min