Name: Easy Baked Pork Belly
Ingredients: For this recipe, you will need about 2 pounds of pork belly. Choose a piece with a good amount of fat and meat ratio for optimal flavor and tenderness. The fat renders during baking, creating an incredibly moist interior while helping achieve a crispy outer layer.; Use around 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Salt not only seasons the meat but also helps to draw out moisture from the skin. This step is essential for achieving that crunchy crackling texture we all love in pork belly.; You will require 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. This adds depth to the flavor profile without overshadowing the richness of the pork.; Use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for an extra layer of flavor. It complements the meat beautifully and adds an aromatic touch to your dish.; Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for a subtle smokiness and color enhancement. It brings warmth to the dish without being overly spicy.; Use about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to rub on the skin before baking. Olive oil helps to crisp up the skin while adding a hint of richness.; 

Description

If you are looking for a delightful dish that is both simple and satisfying, then this easy baked pork belly recipe is just what you need. With its tender meat and crispy skin, it brings comfort food to a new level. The process is straightforward, making it perfect even for beginners in the kitchen. You’ll find that the combination of seasonings enhances the natural flavor of the pork belly without overwhelming it. This recipe gives you the perfect balance of tenderness and crunch that will impress anyone at your dinner table.

Ingredients

Scale

Pork Belly

For this recipe, you will need about 2 pounds of pork belly. Choose a piece with a good amount of fat and meat ratio for optimal flavor and tenderness. The fat renders during baking, creating an incredibly moist interior while helping achieve a crispy outer layer.

Salt

Use around 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Salt not only seasons the meat but also helps to draw out moisture from the skin. This step is essential for achieving that crunchy crackling texture we all love in pork belly.

Black Pepper

You will require 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. This adds depth to the flavor profile without overshadowing the richness of the pork.

Garlic Powder

Use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for an extra layer of flavor. It complements the meat beautifully and adds an aromatic touch to your dish.

Paprika

Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for a subtle smokiness and color enhancement. It brings warmth to the dish without being overly spicy.

Olive Oil

Use about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to rub on the skin before baking. Olive oil helps to crisp up the skin while adding a hint of richness.