Crispy Braised Pork Belly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the pork belly thoroughly, remove any remaining hairs from the skin, put it in a pot of cold water, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer 40 minutes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Test the hardness of the pigskin with chopsticks. If you can insert them into the pigskin with a little force, you can take it out, drain the water, and use it.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Insert an awl into the pigskin repeatedly.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Rub with salt and drain.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Pour in peanut oil and corn oil. Before pouring in the oil, the pot must be washed and wiped clean. Place a steaming rack at the bottom of the pot to prevent the pork belly skin from burning. Rub vinegar on the surface of the pork skin before frying.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After the oil is heated, reduce the heat to medium and fry 20 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Fry until golden brown, then remove and let cool.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Slice and serve. Dip in a mixture of light soy sauce and five-spice powder, or you can dip it in white sugar.