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Crispy Pork Belly

Cultural Context

Crispy Pork Belly, a beloved dish in British cuisine, showcases the art of roasting to achieve a perfectly crispy skin and tender meat. Traditionally served during festive occasions, it highlights the appreciation for rich flavors and textures. Its popularity has led to variations across cultures, with each region adding its own twist, making it a global favorite.

BritishGBmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork belly, skinless
1 ½ Tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp ground white pepper
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Frying oil (as needed)
Nam Jim Jeaw (optional dipping sauce)

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while pork shoulder is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Pat the pork belly dry as much as possible with a paper towel, then remove the skin with a sharp knife, leaving as much of the fat on it as possible (unless you want to remove some of the fat).

2

Cut the pork into 1-inch wide strips, and then cut each strip into pieces about ¾-inch thick. (The pork will shrink after frying so the final pieces will be smaller).

3

Place the pork into a large mixing bowl and add the fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Use your hand to massage the pork and mix all the seasonings. Keep massaging for a minute or so until you no longer feel the grains of sugar, and there is no more fish sauce pooling at the bottom of the bowl.

4

In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and the cornstarch and mix well. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the pork and mix well, making sure none of the pieces are sticking together. You want a light and even coating on all the pieces. Let it sit for 5 mins or so while you heat up the oil.

5

Add at least 1 inch of frying oil to a wok or a medium pot and heat it to 350°F (175°C) for the first fry.

6

First Fry: Add half of the pork, placing it in the hot oil one piece at a time to ensure they are not sticking together. Fry for 2 minutes (time this). Maintain the heat of the oil between 300-350°F during the frying; on my electric stove I keep it on medium high, but it will vary from stove to stove.

7

Remove the pork promptly and place on a plate to cool until it’s no more than lukewarm before frying them a second time. Repeat with the second batch, being sure to bring the oil temp back up to 350°F before frying.

8

Second Fry: Once the pork is cool, bring the oil temp up to 385°F(196°C) over high heat. Add the pork all at once and fry for 70-90 seconds, or until the exterior is a deep golden brown. You can fry them for a maximum of 2 minutes; beyond this the pork will become too dry. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Be sure to bring the temp back up to 385°F before frying the second batch.

9

Allow the pork to cool for a few minutes before digging in as the fatty part of the pork is VERY hot out of the fryer!!

Cooking Techniques

scoringroastingbasting

Equipment Needed

wokmedium pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pork CracklingSiu Yuk

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