Crispy Pork Belly
Flavorful, crispy pork belly. Prepared in the instant pot. Meat so tender and juicy it falls apart.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season fatty side of pork belly with salt and pepper.
- Mix seasonings together and season fatty side of pork belly.
- Add apple cider and white wine to instant pot. Place pork belly fatty side up in instant pot. Cook on high for 80 minutes.
- Around 15 minutes from the end of the cook time, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add olive oil to cast iron skillet and let heat in preheated oven.
- When instant pot has completed cooking, manually release pressure. Remove hot cast iron pan. Gently place pork belly fat side down and place in oven. Cook pork belly in oven for 20 minutes. Remove pork belly and let rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
* I used Chipotle flavored olive oil to add a little heat and extra flavor to the meat but regular olive oil could be used.
* Cooking method adapted from Healthy Cooking Gourmet
* Cooking method adapted from Healthy Cooking Gourmet