Crackling Pork Belly

Marinate pork belly in spices, roast until skin is crisp, and serve with a fresh peach and tomato salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1477.6 kcals 5910.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 145.2 grams 580.6 grams
Protein 27.7 grams 110.8 grams
Cook Time
70 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
3
piece
Peaches
peeled, stoned and finely chopped
Liquids
2
piece
Lime Juice
juice of 2 limes
Meat
1
kg
Pork Belly
bones removed, skin intact and finely scored
NutsSeeds
3
cloves
Garlic
peeled and crushed to a paste
0.5
tsp
2
tsp
Salt
for the rub
1
tsp
1
bunch
Coriander
small
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed and finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
small, finely chopped
8
piece

Steps

  • Place the pork belly in a china or glass dish.
  • Combine the garlic, soy, chilli flakes, groundnut oil, salt, and five-spice to create a rub paste.
  • Spread the paste over the pork belly and marinate for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C.
  • Roast the pork skin-side up in a tin for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 200°C and cook for 40 to 50 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  • Rest the meat for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Mix the spring onions, chilli, peaches, tomatoes, lime juice, and olive oil to make the salsa.
  • Serve the carved pork belly with the peach salsa on the side.