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The Magic of a Simple Pork Belly Roast
There’s something about a pork belly roast that feels like home. Maybe it’s the way the aroma fills your kitchen as it cooks or the first bite when crispy skin meets tender meat. Either way, this dish is more than food, it’s an experience.
The best part? It’s easier to make than you’d think.
A Dish With History (And a Lot of Love)
Pork belly roast isn’t just a recipe; it’s a tradition. For centuries, people have gathered around tables to share this dish, from grand celebrations to quiet family dinners. And it makes sense, it’s the kind of meal that brings everyone together.
Picture it: a golden, crackling crust that crunches when you cut into it, with tender, flavorful meat underneath. It’s the star of any dinner table, but it’s not just about the taste. It’s about the stories shared and the smiles it brings.
Why Everyone Loves It
Let’s be honest, some recipes are intimidating. But not this one. A pork belly roast is simple to prepare and delivers big rewards. With a few steps, you can turn an ordinary day into a memorable one.
Here’s what makes it special:
- The sound of the crispy crackling as you slice into it.
- The smell that has everyone asking, “Is it ready yet?”
- And, of course, the taste: savory, rich, and completely satisfying.
Cooking it feels almost therapeutic. You season the meat, score the skin, and let the oven work its magic. Before you know it, you’re pulling out something that looks (and tastes) like it came from a top-tier restaurant.
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor
You don’t need to overthink this. Great ingredients do the heavy lifting. With a quality cut of pork belly, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and maybe a drizzle of olive oil, you’re set.
The process is easy to follow, and you’ll be amazed at how professional it looks on the plate. It’s proof that simple cooking is often the most rewarding.
Ready to Roast?
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to try this dish, this is it. A pork belly roast is your ticket to a meal that’s equal parts impressive and comforting. You’ll love the way it turns an ordinary day into something special—and so will anyone lucky enough to share it with you.
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and bring a little magic to your table.
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A Simple Pork Belly Roast
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Resting Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 13 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
Description
The timeless flavor is made easy with A simple Pork Belly Roast.
Ingredients
- 2kg pork Belly Roast
- Salt (to rub the meat)
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
A few dashes each
- Ginger powder
- Fennel powder
- Five spice powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over the skin of the pork.
- Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cover with salt and leave uncovered overnight in the fridge.
- Bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Score the flesh side of the pork and rub in the salt, pepper, and powders.
- Wipe the salt off the skin.
- Add fresh salt, drizzle some oil, and rub over the skin.
- Push fennel seeds in between the scored skin.
- Put stock in a roasting dish with a halved onion and fresh herbs (optional).
- Place pork on top of the rack.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until skin crackles and blisters.
- Turn down the heat to 170 degrees and roast for another 40–50 minutes (depending on the size of your pork belly.)
- Snap, Crackle and Pop!
Equipment
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Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie, from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slices
- Calories: 641
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 562.4 mg
- Fat: 30.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 84.6 g
- Cholesterol: 269.1 mg
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Pork belly is my all time favourite roast. We have it almost every time I do a roast!
I totally agree with your Laura. Love pork belly and the crackling, wow, nothing can beat that crunch,
I could devour that entire roast. I can almost smell how delicious this would be
A pork roast with crackling, on my word, need to make some again as soon as my husband returns from his SA trip next week!
This sounds amazing! Thank you so much for your visit. And thank you for sharing. Blessings on the rest of your week. 🙂
Thank you for dropping in here, Carrie. Much appreciated. Hope you will have a splendid, wonderful and great remainder of the week
I cooked that for my greek friends – so good (but not so good for my diet!)
Maybe not good for the diet, but once in a while, you need to indulge a bit.
Your recipe reminds me of my mother’s cooking. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Carol, love old style cooking and easy and simple, best as it works for us. Enjoy