High Protein Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Indulge in the ultimate carnivore’s delight with this **High Protein Crispy Roasted Pork Belly**, a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly crowned with irresistibly crispy crackling, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and texture. Infused with a savory blend of garlic, thyme, paprika, and black pepper, and enhanced by the sharp tang of white vinegar and coarse sea salt, every bite is a flavor explosion. The secret to its signature crunch lies in the meticulous scoring of the skin and slow roasting process, followed by a high-heat blast to achieve the perfect crackle. Ideal for dinner parties or a hearty family meal, this protein-packed dish serves up to six and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad. Whether you're treating yourself or impressing a crowd, this roasted pork belly is sure to become a new favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1000 g Pork belly
- 20 g Coarse sea salt
- 30 ml White vinegar
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 5 pieces Garlic cloves
- 5 g Black pepper
- 5 g Thyme
- 5 g Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Rinse the pork belly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Using a sharp knife, score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, thyme, and paprika.
Step 5
Rub this mixture evenly over the meat side of the pork belly, making sure to get it into all the cuts.
Step 6
Turn the pork belly over, and generously rub the white vinegar followed by the sea salt into the scored skin.
Step 7
Place the pork belly on a wire rack in a roasting pan, skin-side up. This allows the fat to render down from the pork and ensures a crispy skin.
Step 8
Roast in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, until the meat is tender.
Step 9
Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and roast for an additional 30-40 minutes to achieve a crackling, crispy skin.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into portions.
Step 11
Serve hot and enjoy your high protein, crispy roasted pork belly.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1108.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5505.2 |
| Total Fat 559.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 197.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 720mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8504.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 96.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 305.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1574.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories