Roasted Pork with Crispy Skin

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork loin is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity at a lower cost.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can substitute for bay leaves in flavor.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

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

Rub salt and black pepper generously all over the pork, focusing on the skin.

Mix garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl.

Rub the garlic mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it penetrates the scores.

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

Add onion, apple cider vinegar, and water to the pan for moisture.

Roast the pork for 30 minutes until the skin begins to bubble and crisp.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Baste the pork occasionally with the pan juices to keep it moist.

Increase the temperature back to 450°F (232°C) for the last 15 minutes to achieve extra crispiness.

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Slice and serve with your choice of sides.

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