Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

deliciously tender pork

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 2h 20m
Total Time: 2h 40m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

576
calories
59,1g
fat
0g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
76mg
cholesterol
34mg
sodium
Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

Recipe Description

I love to make this Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly when I have time to cook lazily at the weekends. This recipe takes almost three hours to cook but it is so worth it when you can tuck into the most tender and tasty pork with crispy crackling skin.

I always ask my butcher to score the skin on my pork belly, but you can do it yourself using a sharp knife. Simply make several cuts parallel across the skin of the pork. Slice right through the skin and fat but not into the meat. I usually place the cuts about ¼ inch apart and these convert to perfect slices of pork belly when it is ready to serve.

To make the Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and a large rimmed baking sheet

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Score the pork belly skin

    2 min
    Step 2 - Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Make several cuts in the skin of the pork belly (if you asked your butcher to do this, skip this step).

  3. 3

    Season the meat

    2 min
    Step 3 - Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Rub kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper all over the pork. Drizzle the olive oil over the meat and rub it in.

  4. 4

    Place meat on a rack

    1 min
    Step 4 - Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Place the pork on a rack in a baking pan. Make sure the skin is facing up.

  5. 5

    Roast

    2h20m
    Step 5 - Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Roast the pork belly in the oven for 2 - 2½ hours until the meat is falling apart and tender. Turn the heat up to 425 °F and roast for 20 more minutes to ensure the skin is totally crispy.

  6. 6

    Rest

    10 min
    Step 6 - Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Rest the meat for at least ten minutes before slicing, using the scored skin as a guide.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Low Carb Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

    Serve slices of this pork belly with mashed potato and steam greens.

This Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly is a delicious weekend treat if you have time to make it. Try it out soon and don’t forget to come back and leave a review below.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
David Brown
November 24, 2024
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This recipe is just superb. I made the Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly last Sunday - the kind of dish you wanna do when you've got time to chill. The crackling came out perfectly crispy and the meat was incredibly tender. I might've drooled a bit, not gonna lie. Definitely a keeper for lazy weekends.

Ulysses
November 18, 2024
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Ike93
October 5, 2023
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Delicious and easy!

Paul Thompson
October 3, 2023
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Absolutely loved this recipe. Made it for Sunday lunch with mates, they were all impressed with the crackling.

Daisy
October 1, 2023
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Made this on a lazy Sunday. The pork belly was a hit! So crunchy and tender. Definately a new fave.

Quinn
September 20, 2023
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Perfect for family dinner, so simple and tasty.

Vinny
July 3, 2023
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Absolutely smashed it! Best pork I've made!

Katherine Smith
June 8, 2023
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Crispy pork heaven

Mike86
November 24, 2022
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I made this Slow-Roasted Pork Belly for a family gathering. The flavor was superb and the crackling skin was perfect. Everyone loved it and asked for seconds. Will be making again soon.

Rach
May 7, 2022
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This Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly is a weekend game changer. I whipped it up for a family dinner and everyone went nuts over that crunchy skin. Took me about three hours, but I just kicked back while it cooked. Definitely gonna make this again for our next BBQ.

Frankie
February 11, 2021
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Epic! This dish made my weekend cozy and delish!

Mary Johnson
October 4, 2020
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Absolutely delicious pork!

Athina
November 21, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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