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Ingredients
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Pork Crackling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern, taking care not to cut into the meat.
- 2
Season the Pork
Rub the salt into the scored skin and meat, ensuring it penetrates well. Drizzle olive oil over the skin.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 240°C (464°F).
- 4
Roasting
Place the pork belly in the oven and roast for 30 minutes at high temperature to start the crackling process.
- 5
Lower the Temperature
After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (356°F) and continue to roast for an additional 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- 6
Final Crisping
Increase the temperature back to 240°C (464°F) for the last 10-15 minutes to achieve the perfect crackling.
- 7
Rest and Serve
Remove the pork from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with apple sauce.
