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Thai Fried Pork Belly Recipe
Moo krob, a Thai fried pork belly recipe, follows a classic method for foolproof results with crispy pork each time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1291 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb pork belly see notes
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 4 tsp salt
- neutral oil as needed for frying
Instructions
- Make a large incision in the fatty part of the pork belly to help the fat render properly. Sprinkle with salt and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- In a deep wok or pot, submerge the pork belly in water and boil over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Once boiled, take the pork belly out and continuously prick the skin with a fork; this helps render the fat and leads to a crisper finish.
- Place the pork belly skin-side down in a dish and cover the skin with a very thin layer of vinegar for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, pat the meat dry using paper towels.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet, then carefully add the pork belly. Cover and fry each side for 5 minutes over medium heat, watching for splatters.
- Let the pork belly cool, then fry skin-side down over high heat for 2 minutes with a lid on to achieve a crispy skin.
- Allow the meat to rest for a few minutes after frying to let the juices settle, then slice and serve.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Pork belly: Pork belly, with a 60% meat to 40% fat ratio, offers the perfect balance for a juicy bite. This cut provides a tender bite with just enough fat to melt in your mouth.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1291kcal
(65%)
Carbohydrates
0.01g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
131g
(202%)
Saturated Fat
48g
(240%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
61g
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
2405mg
(100%)
Potassium
460mg
(13%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1291kcal | 65% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.01g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 131g | 202% |
| Saturated Fat | 48g | 240% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 61g | 305% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 2405mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.