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Crispy Pork Belly in 20 Minutes

Blistered pork belly with a caramelized, salty crust and tender inside — the TikTok version of thịt heo quay that actually fits on a weeknight. High heat, sheet pan, zero fuss.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
48g
Crispy Pork Belly in 20 Minutes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork belly dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about 1/8 inch deep.

  2. Step 2

    Rub salt, pepper, and minced garlic all over the meat and skin. Place skin-side up on a sheet pan.

  3. Step 3

    Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes until the skin blisters and crisps and the meat is cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Drizzle fish sauce over the hot pork. Let rest 1 minute so the sauce pools around the meat.

  5. Step 5

    Slice the pork into 1-inch-thick pieces. Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • paper towels
  • sharp knife
  • oven
  • tongs or spatula

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