# Crispy Pork Belly

This recipe shows how to make golden, crispy pork belly at home without an oven or deep frying, resulting in a dish that's even better than takeout.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 three-layer pork belly
- cold water
- green onions
- ginger
- splash cooking wine
- thin layer white vinegar
- little salt
- chili powder
- greens

## Instructions

1. Start by placing the pork belly in cold water.
2. Add green onions, ginger, and a splash of cooking wine to remove any odor.
3. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Once it's done, you should be able to easily poke through it with chopsticks.
5. Let it cool a bit, then cut it into thick strips.
6. Use a toothpick to poke lots of tiny holes in the skin.
7. Pat the surface dry with paper towels.
8. Rub a thin layer of white vinegar on the skin and sprinkle a little salt.
9. Place the pork belly in a pan, no oil needed.
10. Cook it slowly over low heat until the bottom is golden and crispy.
11. Flip it and cook the other side the same way.
12. Then stand it skin side down and cook for another couple minutes to get super crispy crackling.
13. Sprinkle some chili powder and pair it with some greens.

## Equipment

- toothpick
- paper towels
- pan
- chopsticks

## Tips

- When picking your meat, go for a nice three-layer pork belly for the best balance of fat and lean.
- Poke lots of tiny holes in the skin with a toothpick to achieve maximum crispiness and release fat, preventing a greasy taste.
- Pat the surface dry with paper towels to prevent splattering during cooking.
- Rub a thin layer of white vinegar on the skin and sprinkle a little salt to bring out the flavor.
- Cook slowly over low heat in a pan without oil, as the pork will release its own fat.
- Don't throw away the rendered fat; save it for stir-frying veggies or noodles.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRVFFHV3/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ba4b212d-7fe8-4ad3-a4c8-7e0c7acd9482
- Extracted: 2026-04-13

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