How Chinese Chefs Cook Crispy Pork Belly

Welcome to our channel! In this video, we dive into the art of cooking crispy pork belly, a beloved dish in Chinese cuisine. Discover the secrets that professional Chinese chefs use to achieve that perfect crackling skin and tender, flavorful meat. We’ll walk you through each step of the process, from seasoning and marinating to roasting and achieving that irresistible crunch.
🔍 What You'll Learn:
Ingredients & Preparation: What you need to get started, including key spices and sauces.
Techniques for Crispy Skin: Tips and tricks to ensure your pork belly has that perfect crispy texture.
Cooking Method: Step-by-step instructions on how to roast pork belly to perfection.
Presentation & Serving Suggestions: How to plate and enjoy this delicious dish.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this guide will help you master the art of making crispy pork belly at home. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more delicious recipes and cooking tips!
Crispy Pork Belly Recipe
Ingredients:
1 piece of pork belly (sized to fit your air fryer)
1-2 tablespoons salt (divided)
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons black bean sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon baking soda
Water (for massage and boiling)
Instructions:
Prepare the Pork Belly:
Ensure the pork belly is clean and fits into your air fryer.
Cut a few slits into the meat side of the pork belly.
Marinate the Meat:
Rub the meat side of the pork belly with salt, white pepper, sugar, and black bean sauce.
Drizzle with Chinese rice wine and rub the marinade in, ensuring it's well distributed.
Prepare the Skin:
Place the pork belly meat side down.
Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the skin.
Add some water and massage the skin to ensure the baking soda is evenly distributed.
Rub the skin with enough salt.
Leave the pork belly uncovered in the refrigerator overnight to dry out the skin.
Boil the Pork Belly:
The next day, take the pork belly out of the refrigerator.
Boil in a pot of water for 5 minutes on each side to remove impurities.
Remove the pork belly from the pot and poke many holes into the skin using a fork or skewer.
Air Fry the Pork Belly:
Place the pork belly in the air fryer, meat side up.
Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
Flip the pork belly over and air fry at 200°C (390°F) for an additional 25 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Serve:
Remove the pork belly from the air fryer.
Chop into pieces and enjoy!
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[@jmantube1968]

Thanks for sharing your recipe. Delicious!!

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Thank you 😁👍👍👍

[@marymastromauro8164]

I enjoy your recipes, pls do one for fried rice

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Noted, will make, thanks 😁👍👍👍

[@virotemp8339]

Mnnnn, looks delicious I am doing this one for sure, thank you for the great video,,,,,,,

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My pleasure 😁👍👍👍

[@nateroo]

This could very well be my new fav method for crispy pork belly with skin!!! Very cool, thanx Andrew!!!

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Your welcome 😁👍👍👍

[@AC-mj9ic]

Wonderful! I will try it soon 😋

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Awesome 😁👍

[@LushTeam]

very unique to the other crispy pork recipes iv seen, i like this method, Thank you

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Awesome 😁👍👍👍

[@GavinHaughton]

What a great video, very well explained instructions for a home cook like myself to follow 😊 .
I look forward to trying this with the family soon as it looks yum !! 😋🙂.
Thank you for sharing 👍.

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Your welcome 😁👍👍👍

[@colleenwiles4082]

Excellent video I definitely want to make this !! Thanks for posting!!…

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My pleasure 😁👍

[@rachelsmall4698]

LOOKS DELICIOUS 👌 😋

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Thank you 😁👍

[@AlfredoParfan]

So delicious

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Thank you 😁👍

[@pocketfats85]

Looks good

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Thanks 😁👍

[@RitaOchulor]

Super, you are good thank you,
Can i do the same to chicken?

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Sure

[@B-leafer]

I could see some advantage to combining all the spices together in a small bowl and mixing thoroughly prior to applying to the pork which would give it a cleaner, more evenly distributed flavors..

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Yes but you wouldn't know the right amount if you do that

[@JanetKaiulo]

Mmmm delicious

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Thank you 😁👍👍👍

[@jackieb6393]

Love ít ❤😊👍

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Thanks

[@colleenwiles4082]

Do you recommend a dipping sauce for the pork belly ??

[@robertcook2974]

sure add red vinegar soy, reg soy , water, msg, some sesame, sugar with your own taste. add first 3 to get an acceptable taste of strength, add rest to flavor good luck😅

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Add 1 tsp housin sauce on saucer and 1 tsp sugar on the other half. Dip pork in hoisin sauce then a dab of sugar and try

[@colleenwiles4082]

@@CantoneseFoodRecipes thank you 😊 I will definitely try this!! ..

[@robertcook2974]

will check out by giving to sons they have c. fryer. many others hard crust, dry interior, your blanching made sense, my pork belly old fashion way is perfect, but 24 hrr marinating ,drying. is long time. cooking time short.

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Cool😁👍

[@barbarang4981]

Your recipe is different from others

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Yip😁

[@Runclimblift]

My wife and I played a drinking game listening to this, everytime chef said pork belly we had a sip of beer, we made 4mins..
Great recipe (i think!)😅

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

Ok

[@teddyrivas1082]

Can't see your recipe!

[@CantoneseFoodRecipes]

On the video description