Crispy Roast Pork Belly
Crispy Roast Pork Belly is a classic Cantonese dish known for its succulent meat and crispy skin. This recipe will guide you through the process of achieving the perfect balance of tender meat and crunchy crackling.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Score the skin of the pork belly 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 for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue roasting for another 1.5 hours.
- Combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, then brush the mixture over the pork belly skin.
- Turn the oven to broil and broil the pork belly for 5-10 minutes until the skin is crispy and bubbly.
- Let the pork belly rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 28g
Supplies
Roasting pan Rack
Tools
Sharp knife Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the Crispy Roast Pork Belly with steamed jasmine 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 and roasting.
Cost
$15