how to prepare pork belly
Oven-Braised Pork Belly. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Find the fattiest side of the pork belly and, using a sharp knife, make shallow, 1/4-inch, crisscrossing cuts. Season the pork belly if you wish, by sprinkling it with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Place the pork belly in a roasting pan. Surround the pork belly with vegetables, such as sliced onions, celery, carrots or potatoes, if you wish. Add 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, such as chicken or vegetable stock to the pan. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil, sealing it tightly. Bake the pork belly for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours for a 1 3/4 pound cut, or until fork-tender. Remove the pork belly from the oven and let rest for approximately 15 minutes on a cool surface. Heat a skillet over medium-low. Add the pork belly to the heated pan and cook it for 8 to 10 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.