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Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Cantonese siu yuk in bite-sized form - pork belly with impossibly crackling skin and juicy meat beneath, naturally keto.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Cantonese, Pork, Roasted
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g pork belly skin-on
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • Keto hoisin or chili oil for serving

Instructions

  • Pat the pork belly skin completely dry. Score the skin in a tight crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
  • Rub the underside meat with five-spice and white pepper. Brush the skin with rice vinegar, then rub the salt generously into the scored skin.
  • Leave uncovered in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to dry the skin further.
  • Roast at 220C (425F) for 45-50 minutes, until the skin is deeply blistered and crackling. If needed, finish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to fully crisp any soft patches.
  • Rest 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • Serve with keto hoisin or chili oil for dipping.

Notes

Chef's Tip: A bone-dry, well-salted skin is the entire secret to crackling - the drying time in the fridge matters as much as the oven. Keto Swaps: none needed - pork belly siu yuk is naturally low-carb as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g
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