Crispy Pork Belly (香酥猪肉)
Crispy Pork Belly is a classic Chinese dish known for its crunchy skin and tender meat. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delicious and satisfying dish at home.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife.
- Rub the salt, five-spice powder, and white pepper all over the pork belly, including the skin.
- Place the pork belly on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the oven at 350°F for 1.5 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar.
- After 1.5 hours, brush the vinegar mixture over the pork belly skin.
- Turn the oven to broil and broil the pork belly for 10-15 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Let the pork belly rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 22g
Supplies
Roasting pan Rack
Tools
Sharp knife Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the crispy pork belly with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispy skin, pat the pork belly skin dry with paper towels before seasoning.
Cost
$15