Pork Belly

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Pork Belly

While Pork Belly has long been a restaurant favorite, obtaining it can be a challenge for home cooks. Elevate your culinary creations with this rich, delicious pork, perfect for enhancing dishes like ramen, braised belly, porchetta, pancetta, and homemade bacon. Unlock new levels of flavor and versatility in your cooking with this exceptional ingredient.

Cooking Notes

For achieving crispy pork belly, begin by seasoning the pork with a mixture of equal parts salt and sugar, along with a few grinds of pepper. Allow the seasoned pork belly to rest in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to cook, roast the pork belly at 500°F for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for an additional hour until the exterior is golden and crisp.

How to Prepare

Roasted

Smoked

Braised

What to Expect

Pork belly comes from the underside or belly of the pig, specifically the area between the front legs and the hind legs. This part of the pig is known for its layers of fat and meat, which give pork belly its rich and tender texture. The pork belly is prized for its versatility in cooking, often used for dishes like bacon, porchetta, and braised preparations due to its flavorful fat content.

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