Keto Pork Belly

Keto Pork Belly is a savory and crispy dish that combines the rich flavors of pork belly with a Korean twist, perfect for a hearty brunch. This dish is low in carbs and high in flavor, making it an ideal choice for those following a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 400 grams
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Sesame oil - 15 ml
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Erythritol - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
4. Rub the marinade all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the scored skin and the meat.
5. Place the pork belly on a roasting rack in a baking tray, skin side up, and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
7. Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 50 g
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Rich in protein, promoting muscle health and satiety.

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