Name: Baked Pork Belly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork belly; 3 tablespoons Oil; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper

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Baked Pork Belly

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Preheat oven to 400℉. Line two baking sheets with tinfoil and set aside.

Cut the pork belly into 2" to 3" pieces.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Add the chopped pork belly and toss to coat completely in the brown sugar mixture.

Lay the pork belly out on the tinfoil, taking care not to overlap the pieces.

Bake pork belly for 25-35 minutes, flipping each piece at the halfway point. (The timing will vary based on the amount of fat in your pork belly and how small you chop the pieces.)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Score the Skin Properly ✂️
Cut shallow crosshatch patterns into the pork belly skin before seasoning to allow heat penetration and maximize crispiness without cutting into the meat.
Dry Brine with Brown Sugar 🍯
Rub your seasoning blend 12-24 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered so the skin dries out completely, creating an ultra-crispy exterior when baked.
Use a Wire Rack for Even Cooking 🔲
Place the pork belly on a wire rack above a sheet pan to allow hot air to circulate underneath, ensuring even crisping on all sides and preventing soggy bottoms.
Two-Stage Oven Temperature 🌡️
Start at 450°F for 20-30 minutes to render fat and crisp the skin, then lower to 325°F for the remainder until the meat reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Rest and Render Extra 🧈
Let the finished pork belly rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow residual heat to finish rendering the fat layers, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor in every bite.