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a wide horizontal plate of crispy pork belly bites with golden crackling skin and tender layers, scattered with chili and herbs, small dipping bowl alongside, on a dark surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Pork belly cubes that are roasted so the skin crackles while the inside remains juicy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb pork belly skin on
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp five spice powder
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork belly very dry and score the skin in a crosshatch pattern.
  2. Rub the meat side with five spice and the skin with oil and salt.
  3. Roast at 425°F for 30 minutes, then lower to 350°F for another hour.
  4. Crank the heat back to 450°F for 10 minutes to crisp the skin.
  5. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
  6. Serve with a tangy dipping sauce.

Notes

The drier the skin before roasting, the crispier the crackling.