Keto Irish Pork Belly

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Clonakilty, West Cork

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This Keto Irish Pork Belly is a rich, flavorful dish with crispy crackling and tender, juicy meat. Slow-cooked and perfectly seasoned, this keto-friendly pork belly is the ideal combination of fat and protein, making it a great choice for anyone following a lowcarb diet. With a crispy exterior and melt-in-your-mouth interior, it’s perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family dinner.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Keto Irish Pork Belly

Keto Irish Pork Belly

This Keto Irish Pork Belly is a rich, flavorful dish with crispy crackling and tender, juicy meat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork belly skin scored
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional for extra flavor)

Instructions

  • Prepare the pork belly: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels and score the skin with a sharp knife, making crisscross patterns. Rub the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic into the pork belly, ensuring the seasoning gets into the cuts on the skin.
  • Roast the pork belly: Place the pork belly in a roasting pan, skin side up. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar (if using) into the bottom of the pan to keep the meat moist. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the skin to crisp up.
  • Slow cook the pork belly: Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue cooking the pork belly for an additional 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the crackling is crispy. If the skin isn’t crispy enough, you can broil it for the last few minutes to achieve the desired crispness.
  • Rest and serve: Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite keto-friendly sides like cauliflower mash or sautéed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 500kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 45g
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Health Benefits

  • Pork belly is naturally very high in fat and very low in carbs, making it one of the most keto-forward cuts in the whole book.
  • A dry rub instead of a glaze or breading means there’s no added sugar or starch anywhere in this dish.

Pairs Well With

  • Keto Irish Pub Caesar Salad
  • Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad
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