Crispy Skin, Juicy Inside Pork Belly Roast: Easy Oven-Baked Perfection!
Crispy Skin, Juicy Inside Pork Belly Roast: Easy Oven-Baked Perfection!
[Man-de-Recipe Contest] Oven-Roasted Whole Pork Belly: Crispy Exterior, Tender Interior
On these hot summer days when cooking over the stove feels too daunting, let’s explore a fantastic recipe using your oven. This whole pork belly roast is incredibly quick, finishing in just 20 minutes of cooking time. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a restaurant-quality dish with minimal fuss.
Main Ingredients- Whole Pork Belly (for boiling) 600g
- Whole Garlic Cloves 20
- Bay Leaves 5
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing our Oven-Roasted Whole Pork Belly, a dish that’s crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside, perfect even for hot summer days!
Step 2
Prepare 600g of whole pork belly, ideally a cut suitable for boiling. Rinse it thoroughly under cold water and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Ensuring the surface is dry is crucial for achieving a crispy skin.
Step 3
Season the dried pork belly evenly on all sides with salt and black pepper. Gently massage the seasonings into the meat to ensure they adhere well.
Step 4
Prepare the whole garlic cloves by lightly smashing them with the side of a knife or slicing them into halves or thirds. Arrange the smashed or sliced garlic and the 5 bay leaves over the pork belly. Drizzle the 2 Tbsp of cooking wine over everything. Let it marinate for 30 minutes. The cooking wine will help tenderize the meat and remove any porky odors.
Step 5
Place the marinated pork belly onto your oven rack or baking sheet. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven’s model. For even browning, you can flip the pork belly halfway through the cooking time.
Step 6
Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring maximum juiciness when you slice it.
Step 7
After resting, slice the pork belly into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm (0.4 to 0.6 inches) thick. The meat will be firm enough to slice cleanly without losing all its delicious juices.
Step 8
Serve your perfectly roasted pork belly with a side of crisp, refreshing napa cabbage kimchi. Other excellent accompaniments include pickled radish wraps, dipping sauces like ssamjang, or fresh garlic slices.
Step 9
Your crispy-skinned, juicy-centered whole pork belly roast is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve immediately and savor the deliciousness.
