Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and flavor of Crispy Roasted Pork Belly—a show-stopping dish that perfectly marries tender, juicy meat with an audibly crisp crackling. This recipe elevates the classic pork belly with bold aromatics like fennel seeds, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper, while a meticulous scoring of the skin and a generous coating of sea salt ensures the ultimate crispy texture. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow roast in the oven, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy centerpiece. Perfect for special occasions or a hearty family dinner, pair this pork belly masterpiece with steamed vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a culinary experience everyone will rave about.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Pork belly
- 2 tablespoons Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
Place the pork belly on a clean work surface, skin-side up.
Using a sharp knife, carefully score the skin at 1 cm intervals.
Pat the skin dry with paper towels to ensure it's free of moisture.
Rub salt generously into the cuts and all over the pork skin.
Turn the pork over, and rub olive oil, fennel seeds, black pepper, and minced garlic over the meat side.
Transfer the pork belly to a roasting tray, making sure it sits flat and evenly.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to get the skin crackling.
After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (356°F) and continue to roast for an additional 90 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Use a sharp knife to slice the pork belly into portions, ensuring you cut through the crispy skin cleanly.
Serve the crispy pork belly with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 544.4 g | 698% | |
| Saturated Fat | 195.2 g | 976% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 14685 mg | 638% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.7 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
