Crispy Roasted Pork Belly

3.50 from 2 votes

Learn how to make the best crispy roasted pork belly you've ever had with this simple recipe. This slow roasted pork belly is seasoned with an incredible savory herb rub and roasted for hours in the oven to create a caramelized, crispy, crackly skin and luscious tender meat.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Main Course

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Servings: servings

Calories: 501kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

5 - 6 pound pork belly
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons each: orange zest lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500˚F and line a baking sheet with an oven safe cooling rack.
Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, citrus zest, garlic and herbs in a small bowl. Stir to create a rub.
Pat dry all surfaces dry with a paper towel before coating the pork belly with rub.
Place seasoned pork belly on prepared baking sheet and roast it in the 500˚F oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until skin begins to crackle and turn brown.
Then, reduce heat to 250˚F and continue to roast pork belly for 4 hours.
If needed, increase heat to 400˚F for the remaining 30 minutes, to finish crisping the skin.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes prior to slicing.

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