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Crispy Roasted Pork Belly Bites: The Best Recipe

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These Crispy Roasted Pork Belly Bites feature perfectly rendered fat, tender meat, and an incredibly crunchy crackling skin seasoned with a savory herb blend.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork belly, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or chives, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Pat the pork belly completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
  3. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern using a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Rub the seasoning mixture and olive oil all over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored skin.
  6. Place the pork on a roasting rack inside a baking dish, skin side up.
  7. Roast at 450°F for 30 minutes.
  8. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and roast for another 1 to 1.5 hours until the meat is tender and the skin is golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Slice into bite-sized cubes and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Drying the skin is the most important step for achieving a loud crunch.
  • If the skin hasn't puffed up enough at the end, you can broil it for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Using a roasting rack is essential so the meat doesn't sit in its own grease, which would make the bottom soggy.

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