CRISPY ROAST PORK

Who does not like

Crispy Roast Pork Belly?

When we were young

we do not get to eat as much roast pork

Roast Pork 

is only served during occasions

such as

 Festivals or Celebrations

I love Roast Pork

especially those with crackling sound when I bite into it!

After numerous trials & errors

I have finally settled with this crispy roast pork

which I gladly share with you

CRISPY ROAST PORK
1 slice 2" width pork belly with skin intact
salt & vinegar for spreading on skin

Seasoning
1/4 tsp 5-spice powder mix with
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar

Method:
1) clean pork belly, scrap off any dirt or hair
2) blanch in boiling water for 15-20min, drain & wipe dry
3) With a fork, poke holes on the skin, taking care not to go into the fat layer
4) rub some salt on the skin.
5) turn the pork belly over & make some shallow slits into the meat
6) rub seasoning onto the meat side
7) leave in the fridge, skin side up, overnight
8) after 24 hours, rub a little vinegar on the skin, not too much to wet the skin!
9) rub another layer of salt on the skin & leave aside 30min
10) bake skin side up in preheated oven 200'C for 15-20min
11) take out & pat dry the skin with paper towel
12) increase heat to 250'C for another 20-30 min for the skin to crack!

Note:
1) shift the pork belly to higher shelf to grille if temperature is not hot enough!
2) always try to keep the skin dry