High Protein Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Indulge in the ultimate savory delight with this **High Protein Crispy Roasted Pork Belly** recipe, where tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat meets an irresistibly crunchy crackling. Perfectly seasoned with a bold blend of garlic, paprika, thyme, and black pepper, this pork belly is elevated with a simple yet effective technique: scoring the skin and finishing with a generous rub of sea salt and vinegar for that signature crunch. Roasted to perfection over two stages, the fat renders beautifully, locking in flavor while ensuring a crispy outer layer. Ready in just over two hours, this high-protein dish is perfect for a crowd-pleasing centerpiece or a protein-packed indulgence for the week. Pair with your favorite sides to create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 g Pork belly
- 20 g Coarse sea salt
- 30 ml White vinegar
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 5 pieces Garlic cloves
- 5 g Black pepper
- 5 g Thyme
- 5 g Paprika
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Rinse the pork belly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
Using a sharp knife, score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, thyme, and paprika.
Rub this mixture evenly over the meat side of the pork belly, making sure to get it into all the cuts.
Turn the pork belly over, and generously rub the white vinegar followed by the sea salt into the scored skin.
Place the pork belly on a wire rack in a roasting pan, skin-side up. This allows the fat to render down from the pork and ensures a crispy skin.
Roast in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, until the meat is tender.
Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and roast for an additional 30-40 minutes to achieve a crackling, crispy skin.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into portions.
Serve hot and enjoy your high protein, crispy roasted pork belly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 559.5 g | 717% | |
| Saturated Fat | 197.6 g | 988% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 8504 mg | 370% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 96.1 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1574 mg | 33% | |
*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.
