Oven Roasted Pork Belly
Easy oven-roasted pork belly is the best way to cook this tender and rich cut of meat.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Roasting pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly
- Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (220°C)
- Score the fat on the pork belly with a sharp knife.
- Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and season the meat on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the meat on a baking sheet lined with tin foil or parchment paper.
- Roast the pork for 30 minutes, until the fat is rendered and crisp on the top.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to roast the meat for 2 hours, until very tender and soft.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, place the meat on a cutting board and cover with tin foil. Rest for 10 minutes. Then uncover the meat, slice and serve.
