Crispy Steamed and Pan-Seared Pork Belly

Crispy Steamed and Pan-Seared Pork Belly

Experience the perfect harmony of crispy skin and tender meat with this unique two-step cooking technique for pork belly.

4 servings
pan
Main

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 slab pork belly
  • Barbecue seasoning or chili powder

Preparation

  1. 1

    Steam the slab of pork belly over high heat for 30 minutes until tender. Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Poke small holes all over the pork skin using a toothpick and dry it thoroughly with paper towels. Cut the pork into thick, two-finger-wide pieces.

  3. 3

    Place the pieces skin-side down in a dry, non-stick pan, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes to slowly release the fat.

  4. 4

    Turn the pieces to fry the other sides until golden and crispy. Once ready, cut into bite-sized pieces and serve topped with your preferred barbecue seasoning or chili powder.

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