Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy Pork Belly is a savory and satisfying dish featuring tender pork with a crunchy crackling skin, perfect for a keto-friendly lunch. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 500 grams
• Salt - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
2. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
3. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
4. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored areas.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the pork belly and rub it in, then place it on a baking tray, skin side up.
6. Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for 90 minutes until tender.
7. After 90 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and roast for an additional 20-30 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
9. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 1 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 60 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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