Crispy Pork Belly with Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Golden, crackling pork belly served with a tangy vinegar dipping sauce and fresh herbs. A quick, satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a festive snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1.5 lb pork belly cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the pork in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- 3
Fry the pork, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crispy all over, about 10-12 minutes. The skin should be crackling and the meat tender.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 0.5 sliced onion. Let sit for 5 minutes to mellow the onion.
- 5
Serve the crispy pork hot, topped with 0.25 cup cilantro leaves, with the vinegar dipping sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- Deep skillet
- Tongs
- Small bowl
- Paper towels
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