Delicious and Crispy Roasted Pork Belly Recipe

This recipe will guide you through the process of making mouthwatering and crispy roasted pork belly. The succulent meat with its crackling skin will leave you wanting more. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful and tender dish.

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg pork belly, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Place the pork belly on a clean cutting board, skin side up.
3. Using a sharp knife, score the skin in a crisscross pattern, making sure not to cut through the fat layer.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to create a spice rub.
5. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring that it is evenly coated.
6. Drizzle the olive oil over the pork belly, massaging it into the skin and spices.
7. Transfer the pork belly to a roasting pan, placing it skin side up.
8. Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the skin to start crisping.
9. After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and continue roasting for an additional 2 hours or until the meat is tender and the skin is golden and crispy.
10. Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
11. Slice the roasted pork belly into thick or thin pieces, depending on your preference, and serve hot.
12. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the satisfying crunch of the crackling skin!

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