Enjoy the perfect keto snack with these crispy and flavorful pork belly cracklins. Made from high-quality pork belly, these cracklins are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices for a delicious and satisfying crunch. They are low-carb, keto-friendly, and perfect for snacking or as a topping for salads and soups. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can easily make these addictive cracklins at home!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Pat dry the pork belly with paper towels and place it on a cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the pork belly in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut too deep into the fat layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if desired).
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork belly, focusing on the skin side.
- Place the seasoned pork belly on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake the pork belly in the preheated oven for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Once the cracklins are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces, separating the cracklins from the fat layer.
- Serve the keto pork belly cracklins as a snack or use them as a topping for salads and soups. Enjoy!
