15-Min Crispy Pork Belly with Soy Glaze
Thick-cut pork belly seared until the skin shatters, then finished with a sticky soy-ginger glaze. Cantonese-style crackle in 15 minutes, no slow roast required.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork belly dry with paper towels, rubbing the skin vigorously. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until smoking, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Place pork skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently and sear without moving for 5 minutes until skin crackles and turns golden.
Step 4
Flip and sear the meat side for 2 minutes, then pour off most fat, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pan.
Step 5
Mix soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet and coat the pork for 1 minute until glossy.
Step 6
Slice pork against the grain into 0.5-inch strips. Drizzle with pan glaze and scatter scallions over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
- paper towels
- small bowl
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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