8/14/2023 0 Comments Delicious pork belly recipes![]() I realise there’s a lot of information in the above, so I though it would be useful to finish with a summary. Plus, they add great colour to the plate, don’t you think? My favourite is cucumber and radish because they’re so fresh and radish also has a kick of spiciness. It’s really good.Īs for sides, because pork belly is rich, I just serve it with plain fresh vegetables. Just a small dish of everyday white sugar that you dip the pork into. I’ve also had it served with white sugar. The kick of fresh heat pairs so well with the richness of the pork belly! Either your everyday yellow mustard or Hot English Mustard which is my favourite. Small pieces is the go here because pork belly is rich!Īs for sauce, Chinese pork belly is typically served with mustard. This is the typical way to serve it: cut into slices, then each slice cut into smaller pieces. The reason this method is foolproof is because with the traditional Chinese method, if you are too enthusiastic with the pricking and pierce too far into the fat (or even worse, into the flesh), the juices will bubble up onto the skin, and the wetness as the skin is being grilled/broiled will cause little splotches where the skin is not super crispy.ĭoesn’t the crackling using this simple Alternative Method look almost impossibly perfect? Check out that colour! When you break the crackling, it will snap cleanly rather than partially crumbling which the puffy crackling does (which you can see in the video). With this alternative method which is virtually foolproof, you can skip pricking the skin and the crackling will still be outrageously crispy, however, it will not have the signature puffy bubbles that Chinese Pork Belly is known for. If you don’t have something suitable for or are having troubles pricking the skin, don’t be sad, there is another way to Chinese Crispy Pork Belly heaven! There are some Chinese pork belly recipes “out there” that don’t marinate, but I really think it’s worth the time to do this otherwise the flesh somewhat lacks Chinese flavour (in my humble opinion). ![]() The pork flesh is infused with subtle flavour by marinating it in classic Chinese flavours – Chinese cooking wine (or dry sherry or even Mirin), five spice powder, salt and white pepper. Watch in amazement as it starts to puff and crackle and becomes soo crispy!!! At this stage, the skin is rubbery and looks thoroughly unappetising (step 7 above).Īll it takes to transform the ugly ducking into a crispy golden swan is to stick it under the grill/broiler for 25 minutes. The pork belly is first roasted with the salt crust, then the salt crust is removed. Rock salt is easy to remove and also will not penetrate into the holes while roasting, making the pork far too salty. And yes, it works whether you do the pricking or not. Again, more on that below. Roast covered in rock salt = crispy crackling. Salt draws moisture to the surface, helping to guarantee you’ll get crispy crackling every single time. * I credit them for this genius discovery, but I’m not actually sure if they discovered it!Ģ. More on that below in the Easy Non Pricking Method. But anything that is pointy and sharp will work just fine – for example, metal skewers.Īnd yes, if you find it all too hard, you can skip this pricking step. The Chinese have a special tool that they use to prick the skin. Me, I have my Basic Instinct moment and use an ice pick. This is what makes all the difference, yielding that beautiful bubbly crackling that is so unique to Chinese pork belly. Pricking lots of holes in the skin = puffy crackling with bubbles. The secret to the best pork belly in the worldĪnd here are the two secrets to perfect crispy pork belly that the Chinese discovered*:ġ. The reason why the best Chinese BBQ meat shops have queues around the block on weekends.Īnd today, my friends, you’re going to see how easy it is to make your own Chinese pork belly that comes out looking just like this ↓↓↓. That’s what makes Chinese Crispy Pork Belly so sought after. With the signature puffy bubbles all over, this Pork Belly Crackling is crispy and crumbly in a way that you will never achieve on a pork roast, even pulling out all the secret crackling tips. The best crackling in the worldĬhinese pork belly crackling is, in my humble opinion, the best crackling in the world. ![]() Pork belly, on the other hand, is totally doable. It’s unlikely that I will ever share a proper Peking Duck recipe because it’s too hard to make properly in an ordinary home kitchen. In my humble opinion, the Chinese are the undisputed king of two things: crispy duck and crispy pork belly. This is a Crispy Pork Belly recipe, just like you get from the Chinese BBQ meat shop! The best crackling in the world with juicy seasoned flesh, no one does crispy pork belly like the Chinese.Īnd this is how they make it.
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