Leon’s Crispy Skin Pork Belly:

Ingredients:

• 1 pork belly with skin on
• 1 tsp of five spice powder
• 1 tbsp of salt
• 1 tsp of white pepper
• 1 tsp of chinese vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp chinese cooking wine

Instructions:

1. Use a knife or sharp skewer to poke a lot of holes on the skin.
2. Cover the skin with salt and let rest for 15 minutes to draw out the moisture. Then wipe off the salt and dry the skin.
3. Flip the pork belly over to the flesh side. Cut 2 inch strips along the pork belly to give more surface area for the marinade.
4. Prep the flesh side marinade by mixing the chinese cooking wine, white pepper, five spice powder, and 1 tsp of salt.
5. Flip the pork belly back over and place on a sheet of tin foil. Wrap the tightly around the sides of the pork belly leaving only the top exposed.
6. Take a little bit of chinese vinegar to rub on the skin side of the pork belly.
7. Now place in the fridge to marinate for up to 48 hours.
8. When ready to cook, place in the ove at 230 degrees Farenheit to cook for 2 hours
9. Turn the heat up to 450 degrees and cook for 30 minutes or until the skin is bubbly and crispy.
10. Enjoy!

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