Crispy Chinese Pork Belly

1h 12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Score the pork belly skin.
  2. 2Inject the pork belly with Chinese cooking wine.
  3. 3Sprinkle the pork belly with five spice, salt, and white pepper.
  4. 4Rub the spices into the pork belly.
  5. 5Refrigerate uncovered for 12 hours.
  6. 6Wrap the pork belly in aluminum foil.
  7. 7Place the foil-wrapped pork belly on a baking sheet.
  8. 8Brush the pork belly with white vinegar.
  9. 9Cover the pork belly with rock salt.
  10. 10Roast for 60 minutes at 180C/350F.
  11. 11Remove the salt crust and place the pork belly in a preheated grill/broil oven 25-30 cm from the heat for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  12. 12Slice and serve with mustard.

Ingredients

  • 1 pork belly
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 cups rock salt

Equipment

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