Crispy Pork Belly Recipe

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Crispy Pork Belly Recipe
Ingredients:

500g pork belly (or any pork cut with skin).
1 teaspoon coarse salt.
1 teaspoon baking powder (or vinegar/salted egg yolk).
1 teaspoon five-spice powder.
1 teaspoon sugar.
1 teaspoon black pepper.
1 teaspoon fish sauce.
1 liter cooking oil (if frying).

Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the pork

Wash the pork and pat it dry with a paper towel.
Use a fork or sharp knife to poke small holes all over the skin.
Flip the pork over and make a few cuts on the meat side to help it absorb the seasoning.

Step 2: Marinate the pork

Mix five-spice powder, salt, sugar, pepper, and fish sauce and rub it onto the meat (avoid the skin).
Apply a thin layer of baking powder or vinegar on the skin to help it crisp up.
Let the pork dry in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Step 3: Cooking

🔹 Oven-roasting method:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and place the pork on a wire rack.
Roast for 40-50 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and puffed.

🔹 Deep-frying method:

Heat oil in a pan and place the pork skin-side down first for about 10 minutes.
Flip and continue frying until the meat is golden and crispy.

Step 4: Serving

Remove the pork from the oil, let it cool, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Serve with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a side of fish sauce with garlic and chili.