3-Ingredient Pork Belly Recipe | So Easy, So Crispy!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while white sugar is often less expensive.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern.

Rub the pork belly with salt and black pepper.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

Place the pork belly in a roasting pan, skin side up.

Cover the pan with foil and roast for 2-3 hours until tender.

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 220°C (428°F).

Roast for an additional 30-40 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.

Let the pork belly rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Garnish with green peppers.

Cooking Techniques

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