Crispy Deep Fried Pork Belly Food

CRISPY DEEP-FRIED PORK BELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the pork belly into 1x6-inch strips.
• Heat a pot of water until boiling, then add salt and vinegar.
• Add the pork belly and boil it for 10 minutes.
• Remove and drain the water well.
• Heat oil to 284 degrees F in a deep-fryer or large wok.
• Fry the meat for about 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
• Remove and drain.
• Raise the heat in the oil to 338 degrees F.
• Add the partially fried pieces of meat.
• Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until crispy brown.
• Let cool completely before cutting.
• Serve and enjoy.

CRISPY PORK BELLY SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the braised pork belly: Sprinkle the pork belly with the garlic pepper seasoning, then refrigerate, 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Sear both sides of the pork belly until charred (about 5 minutes per side). Immediately add the rice wine, carrot, celery, onion, salt, sugar, star anise, cloves, Sichuan peppercorns and red chile pepper and bring to a boil. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Let cook for 3 hours, then remove the pork belly from the liquid and allow to cool. Cut into 6-ounce portions.
• For the peach hoisin sauce: Put the peaches in a blender and blend into a puree. Pour into a bowl, then add the hoisin sauce and sugar and whisk until well blended.
• For the sandwich: Bring oil to 325 degrees F in a deep-fryer.
• Thickly slice a 6-ounce portion of braised pork belly (it should come out to 5 to 6 slices per portion). Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Toast the bun. Place the fried pork belly on the bottom bun. Drizzle with peach hoisin sauce and serve with kimchi on the side.

CRACKLINS (DEEP-FRIED PORK BELLY)

Steps:

• Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
• Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

LECHON KAWALI (CRISPY PAN-FRIED ROASTED PORK)

Steps:

• Cut the pork belly into serving pieces then combine with the garlic, peppercorn,laurel leaves, salt and water in a pan.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until skin is tender.
• Drain, cool and air dry.
• Deep-fry liempo pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.
• Mix all the sauce ingredients.
• Enjoy!