Juiciest Crispy Pork Recipe You've Ever Tried

Updated: Aug 10, 2024

It's super juicy, super crispy, and super easy to make at home! Try my Crispy Pork recipe and thank me later 😉

Crispy Pork

Difficulty: Easy | Prep time: 20min | Total time: 2 days

📝 Ingredients

You will also need a needle/meat tenderiser, roasting rack, parchment paper, and aluminium foil.

🧑‍🍳 Method

Day 1:

Remove all packaging from the pork belly and pat dry. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, careful not to cut into the meat.
Place the pork belly on a rack over a baking tray to allow air circulation.
Refrigerate uncovered for at least 24 hours, ideally 48. This drying process is crucial for achieving crispy skin!

Day 3:

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
Prepare the salt
Take the pork from the fridge and punch the skin with a needle or meat tenderiser.
Make the salt crust mixture by whisking egg white and salt until smooth.
Generously rub the salt mixture and any desired herbs and spices into the skin.
Place the pork belly in the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (325°F) and continue roasting for another 1-2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (158°F) for medium-well.

To achieve the ✨ultimate✨ crispiness:

Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) for the final 15-20 minutes to crisp up the skin.

💡 Humble Food Master's Tips

Choose a high-quality, fatty piece of pork belly.
Don't rush the drying process! The longer you dry the skin, the crispier it will be.
Use a meat thermometer. This ensures the pork is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Experiment with flavours. Try different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavour profile.

🥗 Serving suggestions

Crispy pork belly is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it with: