Pork Belly Skewers
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Salting time
12 hrs
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Servings
4 skewers
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Calories
593 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Belly Skewers
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Make these incredibly crispy and juicy pork belly skewers this summer! All you need is the meat and a few spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly with the skin on, 450 g, Note 2
- sea salt lightly coarse, Note 3
- 1 teaspoon thyme Note 4
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Salt the meat: Spread a finger-thick layer of salt on a long platter or into a baking dish. Pat the pork belly dry with a kitchen towel and place it, skin side down, on the bed of salt. Refrigerate it, uncovered, overnight.sea salt + 1 lb pork belly
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 20 minutes.
- Cut the pork belly: Dry the meat piece thoroughly using a kitchen towel, then cut it into cubes. I usually halve the long piece of meat lengthwise and then cut the halves into cubes (about 1 ½ x ¾ inches/ 3 ½ x 2 cm).
- Season pork belly cubes: Mix all the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the meat cubes and toss to coat evenly.1 teaspoon thyme + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + ½ teaspoon smoked paprika + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Thread the meat onto the skewers, ensuring that the skin side of each piece faces in the same direction.
- Cook on the stovetop: Heat the grill pan. Cook the skewers over medium heat, turning them on all sides. Finish with the skin side, cooking it for 30-60 seconds until it becomes crispy but not burned.
- Cook on the grill outside: Preheat the grill to medium and grill the pork belly skewers on all sides for 4-6 minutes, finishing with the skin side. Take care; the fat in the meat will probably cause flare-ups. Don’t leave the grill unattended, turn the skewers regularly, and don’t overcook them. Check by cutting one cube of meat in the middle; it’s easy to see if it’s cooked through.
Notes
- Skewers: I use metal skewers. If you use wood skewers, soak them for about 20 minutes before threading the meat on them.
- Pork belly: This amount makes 4 skewers; however, you can easily make a double or triple batch.
- Salt: I use lightly coarse sea salt. You will need just enough to create a bed for the meat to lie on.
- Spices: You can use your favorite spices or a store-bought dry rub or seasoning mixture for pork.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1skewer
Calories
593kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
332mg
(14%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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