Crispy Pork Belly in 20 Minutes
Blistered pork belly with a caramelized, salty crust and tender inside — the TikTok version of thịt heo quay that actually fits on a weeknight. High heat, sheet pan, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork belly, skin-on
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork belly dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about 1/8 inch deep.
- 2
Rub salt, pepper, and minced garlic all over the meat and skin. Place skin-side up on a sheet pan.
- 3
Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes until the skin blisters and crisps and the meat is cooked through.
- 4
Drizzle fish sauce over the hot pork. Let rest 1 minute so the sauce pools around the meat.
- 5
Slice the pork into 1-inch-thick pieces. Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- paper towels
- sharp knife
- oven
- tongs or spatula
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