This roasted pork belly with crispy skin recipe will satisfy your cravings for succulent and flavorful meat with a delightful crunch. The pork belly is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then slow roasted to perfection. The result is a juicy and tender meat with a golden, crispy skin that will impress your guests and leave them asking for more. This recipe takes some time to prepare and cook, but the end result is absolutely worth it. Serve it with your favorite sides for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Place the pork belly on a cutting board, skin side up. Using a sharp knife, score the skin diagonally in a criss-cross pattern, making shallow cuts. This will help the skin become crispy.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Mix well.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork belly, including the skin. Make sure to massage it well into the cuts on the skin.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- Place the pork belly in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 5 minutes until the skin starts to brown.
- Carefully flip the pork belly using tongs or a spatula, making sure to keep the skin intact.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is cooked through and the skin is crispy. Baste the pork belly with its own juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice the roasted pork belly into thick slices and serve hot. Enjoy!
