Braised Pork Belly with Crackling
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 650 kcal
- 2 pounds 900g pork belly, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 2 cups 480ml chicken broth
- 1 cup 240ml dry white wine
Prepare the Pork Belly:
Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels.
Using a sharp knife, score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Rub the sea salt all over the skin and meat.
Sear the Pork Belly:
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the lard over medium-high heat.
Place the pork belly skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the pork belly and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the pork belly from the pot and set aside.
Deglaze and Braise:
Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add the chicken broth.
Return the pork belly to the pot, skin-side up, ensuring the liquid does not cover the skin.
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid.
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 hours.
Crisp the Crackling:
After 2 hours, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Remove the lid from the pot and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and crackling.
Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 55gFiber: 1g