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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
pork belly
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
a dash of baking soda
coarse salt or rock salt

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

Prepare the pork belly by obtaining it from a butcher shop, ensuring it has skin on top.

2

Make the marinade by mixing 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Chinese 5-spice.

3

Cover the bottom and sides of the pork belly with the marinade, avoiding the skin.

4

Wrap the pork belly in tinfoil, creating a 'sleeping bag' to focus heat on the skin.

5

Poke holes in the skin of the pork belly using bamboo skewers to let moisture escape.

6

Mix 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of baking soda; brush this mixture onto the skin of the pork belly.

7

Refrigerate the pork belly for 12 to 24 hours to dry out the skin.

8

After refrigeration, ensure the skin is very dry; poke more holes in the skin if necessary.

9

Place the pork belly on a rack inside a roasting pan and cover the skin with coarse salt or rock salt.

10

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and roast the pork belly for 40 minutes.

11

Remove the salt crust from the pork belly and place it back on the rack.

12

Switch the oven to broil and broil the pork belly for about 20 minutes until the skin is crispy.

13

Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

scoringroastingbasting

Equipment Needed

ovenroasting panracktinfoilbamboo skewerssharp knife

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Also Known As

Pork CracklingSiu Yuk

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