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.

Crispy Pork Belly (香酥猪肉)

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

  1. Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife.
  2. Rub the salt, five-spice powder, and white pepper all over the pork belly, including the skin.
  3. Place the pork belly on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the oven at 350°F for 1.5 hours.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar.
  5. After 1.5 hours, brush the vinegar mixture over the pork belly skin.
  6. Turn the oven to broil and broil the pork belly for 10-15 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  7. 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