Classic Crispy Pork Belly | Marion’s Kitchen Marion's Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2.4kg piece skin-on pork belly*
5 lb 4 oz
- sea salt
Directions
- 1
Use the tip of a small sharp knife to poke lots and lots of holes all over the pork belly skin (as many as you can!). Place the pork onto a baking rack sitting on top of a baking tray.
- 2
Liberally sprinkle with salt. Place uncovered in the fridge overnight.
- 3
The next day, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 4
Use plenty of paper towel to pat the pork belly skin until it’s completely dry. You’ll have wiped most of the salt off, so sprinkle it with a little more. Then place in the oven to roast for 40 minutes, rotating the pork after 20 minutes to encourage a more even crackling.
- 5
Then turn the heat down to 150°C (300°F) and roast for a further 40 minutes or until the crackling is crisp all over. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy as is with your usual roast pork trimmings, or make my meal-prep dishes: Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi, Crispy Pork Hot & Sour Soup, and Crispy Pork Belly Dan Dan Noodles.
Classic Crispy Pork Belly | Marion’s Kitchen Marion's Kitchen
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of incredibly crispy pork belly that practically preps itself for future meals? This classic recipe delivers just that, transforming a generous cut into a versatile foundation for epic dishes, ready to elevate up to three different meals.
What makes this Classic Crispy Pork Belly truly special is its remarkable efficiency and straightforward approach. With just one dedicated cooking session, you unlock a generous bounty of perfectly rendered, shatteringly crisp pork belly, setting you up for incredible culinary possibilities throughout the week. The focus on simple, high-quality ingredients ensures a profound flavor.
Prepare your senses for an experience of rich, savory pork married with a remarkable, almost glass-like crispness on the skin. The process yields tender, succulent meat while the skin achieves that coveted, deeply satisfying crackle that is the hallmark of a truly great crispy pork belly. While the overall cooking duration is significant, the hands-on effort is surprisingly minimal, making this a rewarding project for any home cook looking to master a show-stopping cut.
While the core ingredients for this crispy pork belly are simple and perfect as-is, the magic truly unfolds in its versatility post-cooking. You can serve thick slices alongside roasted vegetables for a hearty meal, chop it into vibrant stir-fries for added richness, or even incorporate it into ramen bowls for an irresistible umami boost. Experiment with different gourmet salts, like smoked sea salt or a chili-infused salt, during the initial seasoning for a subtle flavor variation.
This generous batch of crispy pork belly is ideal for weekend meal prepping, providing a luxurious base for multiple family dinners throughout the week or impressive individual servings for special occasions.