Go Back
–+ servings
Easy Chinese Roast Pork Belly

Easy Chinese Roast Pork Belly – Crispy, Juicy Perfection at Home

This Easy Chinese Roast Pork Belly recipe captures gourmet flavors with crispy skin and tender meat, perfect for weeknight meals.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Belly
  • 3 lbs Pork Belly Select well-marbled pieces for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Can substitute with sea salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works as a great substitute.
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Consider using white pepper for a gentler flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is an alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder Finely minced onion can be used instead.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Five Spice Powder Adjust the amount to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari is a suitable gluten-free substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Totole Chicken Powder Chicken bouillon can also be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Shao Xing Cooking Wine Dry sherry is a viable alternative.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Chinese Roast Pork Belly
  1. Pat the pork belly dry thoroughly using paper towels. Poke multiple holes into the skin using a meat tenderizer or toothpicks.
  2. Sprinkle kosher salt generously over the skin and allow it to work for about 20 minutes.
  3. Combine the marinade ingredients and rub this mixture thoroughly over the meat side of the pork belly.
  4. Flip the pork belly skin side up, drizzle vinegar over it, wrap it in foil, and refrigerate uncovered for 48 hours.
  5. For air fryer, preheat to 300°F, cook wrapped pork belly for 30 minutes, then increase to 400°F and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  6. For oven, preheat to 350°F, wrap in foil and bake for 50-60 minutes. Unwrap and broil at 450°F until golden brown.
  7. Let the pork belly rest for about 10 minutes, then slice carefully to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gIron: 5mg

Notes

Poking the skin, salting it properly, and monitoring the cooking process are essential for achieving the best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!