This crispy pork belly is oven baked then pan seared for a cooked crispy skin pork great for salads, entrees and traditional Chinese pork dishes.
As a chef I’ve always been intrigued by pork belly. So many greats have sung the praises of this cut of meat but I always found it daunting. One, because there is a LOT of fat on it and two because the skin of the pig is still on it. How do you go on cooking something with that many textures and make it delicious?
When I started eating a low carb keto lifestyle, I felt like it was finally time to pony up and try cooking crispy pork belly. I thought that if I could do this right, I’d be able to have something that sort of resembles bacon even more . . . I was right. I researched a few ways on how to make this happen while also keeping it within my diet and lifestyle guidelines.
How to Cook Crispy Pork Belly
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To cook crispy pork belly strips requires a 2 step process. First you must bake the pork belly in the oven to make sure the pork is cooked to a safe temperature. After the pork belly is cooked it is then sliced then put in a pan to be seared on both sides.
What Can I Use Crispy Pork Belly In?
- Crispy Pork Belly Salad
- Crispy Pork Stir Fry
- Crispy Pork Fried Rice
- Pork Lo Mein
- Sweet and Spicy Pork
- Pork Belly Salad
- BBQ Crispy Pork Belly
- Egg Roll In a Bowl
- Crispy Pork Dumplings
- Pork Bahn Mi Sandwich
How do I get Crispy Pork Belly Skin?
Crispy pork belly skin comes from the searing process after the pork belly is cooked through in the oven and sliced. Oil or fat is heat up in a pan over very high heat where the pork belly strips become submerged and fried in the oil on both sides to create a golden crispy, crunchy texture.
What fat should I use to make Crispy Pork Belly?
The best fat or oil to use when making crispy pork belly is one that can handle high heat temperatures. However, you will get the best flavor from using a ghee or clarified butter.
Fats or Oils you can use:
- Ghee
- Clarified Butter
- Canola Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Sunflower Oil
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Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy Pork Belly Recipe
This crispy pork belly is oven baked then pan seared for a cooked crispy skin pork great for salads, entrees and traditional Chinese pork dishes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound pork belly
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450
- Score the skin on the pork belly using a small sharp knife or box cutter. This is so that the meat can expand and not shrink up with the skin. If you're unable to score the skin, pierce it with a knife all over like you would a baked potato. BE CAREFUL as the skin is very tough!
- Rub down the pork belly with salt, pepper and avocado oil.
- Cook pork belly at 450 for 30 minutes and then turn off the oven letting the residual heat roast the rest of the pork for about 20 minutes. This time may vary on the size of your pork belly so make sure the internal temperature reaches 165
- Let pork belly cool enough to handle and slice into quarter inch slices
- Heat up ghee in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Sear each pork belly piece on both sides until desired crispness is reached.
- Sprinkle with additional seas salt if needed and serve immediately
Notes
** For paleo option, pan fry in avocado oil
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 4 ozAmount Per Serving: Calories: 420 Total Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 39g
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