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Roast Pork

Crispy-skinned roast pork with tender meat, served alongside roasted chicken for a hearty meal.

Total time
95 min
Servings
6
Calories
650
Protein
45g
Roast Pork
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork belly
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. 1

    Score the pork skin in a crosshatch pattern, then rub with salt and five-spice powder.

  2. 2

    Place pork skin-side up on a rack in a roasting pan, and roast at 400°F for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, rub the chicken with oil, soy sauce, and honey, then place in the same pan.

  4. 4

    Reduce oven to 350°F and continue roasting for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.

  5. 5

    Increase heat to 450°F for the last 10 minutes to crisp the pork skin.

  6. 6

    Rest the meats for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • roasting pan
  • wire rack
  • sharp knife
  • basting brush

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