Salt and pepper pork belly with perfect crispy crackling

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8 -10

  • Calories

    518 kcal

  • Cuisine

    British

Salt and pepper pork belly with perfect crispy crackling

This delicious pork belly recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork belly is scored, seasoned, and roasted until it is crispy and golden brown.

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Ingredients

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  • 1.5 kg (3lb) pork belly Deboned
  • 1 tbsp salt I used smoked salt
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 220°C/430°F and place a wire rack in a roasting tray.
  2. Score the skin of the pork belly with a very sharp knife, taking care not to cut through to the meat.
  3. Rub the skin and meat of the pork belly with a generous seasoning of salt and pepper.
  4. Place the pork belly on the wire rack and place the tray in the oven.
  5. Roast the belly for 30 minutes at 220°C/430°F then turn the temperature down to 160°C/320°F and allow to roast for another 25 minutes per 500g (1lb) until it reads 62°C/145°F on a meat thermometer.
  6. When the pork belly is cooked, remove from the oven then cover with foil and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes but up to one hour.
  7. When the belly has rested, carve the meat then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 518kcal (26%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 518 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 518kcal 26%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Potassium 185mg 4%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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