Delicious Chinese Roast Pork Recipe

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Enjoy the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine with this mouthwatering Chinese roast pork recipe. Tender pork marinated in a savory blend of Chinese spices and roasted to perfection, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork belly, skin on
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Score the skin of the pork belly with a sharp knife.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, soy sauce, five-spice powder, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub the marinade all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the scored skin.
  5. Place the pork belly on a rack in a roasting pan, skin-side up.
  6. Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
  7. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  8. Enjoy your delicious Chinese roast pork!

Interesting Facts

  • Chinese roast pork is a popular dish in Cantonese cuisine.
  • The crispy skin of the pork belly is a signature feature of this dish.
  • Traditionally, Chinese roast pork is made using a special oven called a siu mei, but you can easily recreate the flavors at home in a regular oven.