Torresmos Brancos | Fried Pork Belly - Portuguese Recipe

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt over 3 lbs of pork belly and mix to incorporate.

Let the salted pork belly sit for about an hour.

Turn on the stove to medium heat and add 1/3 cup of water to a saucepan.

Add the salted pork belly to the saucepan and cook, mixing every 5 to 10 minutes, until crispy and browned.

Once crispy, transfer the fried pork belly to a colander lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.

Cooking Techniques

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