Crispy Pork Belly
Ingredients
The pork belly
-
2
pounds
pork belly skin-on
The seasoning
-
4
teaspoons
salt
-
1
tablespoon
sugar
-
1
teaspoon
black pepper
The liquid
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 240°C (460°F).
- Pat the pork belly skin dry with a paper towel.
- Combine 2 teaspoons of salt, sugar, and pepper, and season the flesh of the pork belly on all sides.
- Place the pork belly in a baking dish skin side up and add enough water to cover 1/3 of an inch.
- Sprinkle the remaining salt over the pork belly skin.
- Roast the pork belly for 40 minutes, then lower the temperature to 140°C (280°F) and roast for another hour.
- If the skin is not crispy enough, turn on the broiler and cook for another 5 minutes until it gets an even crispy layer.
- Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12 servings
Calories
295
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
14g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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