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Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly is an easy project for a relaxing weekend. This method makes it crispier than any we have tried. It is the ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork belly
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt or sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon recipe dry rub, or use your favorite store bought pork rub
Instructions
- Dry the meat side and skin side of the pork belly well with paper towels.
- Poke holes in the skin with a metal skewer, or similar tool.
- Salt the skin well. Place the belly meat side down on a baking sheet. Refrigerate it overnight for up to 48 hours. The holes and the salt will release fat from under the skin and crisp up the skin.
- When you are ready to roast, rub the meat side of the pork roast with the dry rub for pork.
- Make a “boat” with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil to catch all of the juices. Roast in the oven at 400°F for 45 minutes.
- Drain the fat from the aluminum foil boat. Place a small wire rack on the foil and place the roast on it. Reduce heat to 325°F and finish cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Cut the belly into small squares. Serve it with BBQ sauce or just eat it plain. It is that good!
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Notes
- Wrap the leftovers well in an airtight storage container or in storage bags. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can freeze them for longer storage, packaged in airtight containers for at least 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.003g
(0%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.003g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.