Salt and Pepper Pork Belly Recipe
If you love crispy pork, you will love this dish. Salt and pepper pork belly is simple and bold. The skin gets crunchy and the meat stays soft.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly skin on
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp five-spice powder optional
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 red chili sliced (optional)
Instructions
Score the pork skin
- Use a sharp knife to make shallow lines on the skin.
Pat dry the pork
- Dry the pork belly with paper towels. Dry skin makes it crisp.
Mix the seasoning
- Combine salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder and sugar.
Rub seasoning on the meat
- Rub seasoning on the meat side only. Keep skin clean.
Add oil and soy sauce
- Brush oil and soy sauce on the meat. This adds flavor.
Place pork on wire rack
- Put pork belly on a wire rack over a tray. This helps crisp the skin.
Roast in the oven
- Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour. Then increase to 425°F for 15 minutes.
Let it rest
- Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes. This keeps the meat juicy.
Cut into pieces
- Slice pork into bite-sized pieces. Serve with green onions.
Sprinkle extra pepper
- Add more pepper and chili. Enjoy the crispy texture.
Notes
- Pat the skin dry for extra crunch.
- Use a wire rack to keep skin crisp.
- For more flavor, marinate overnight.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Try air fryer for faster cooking.
- Serve with soy sauce and lime.