Pork Belly Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for slow roasting the pork belly.
- 2
Prepare the Pork Belly
Rinse the pork belly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
- 3
Season the Pork Belly
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the scored skin.
Cooking
- 4
Roast the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly on a rack in a roasting pan, skin side up. Drizzle olive oil over the top and roast in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 5
Glazing (Optional)
If you desire a glaze, combine honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low until combined. In the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the glaze over the pork belly every 10 minutes.
- 6
Crisp the Skin
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) for the last 20-30 minutes of cooking, allowing the skin to become crispy and golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Rest and Slice
Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm.
