Thai Crispy Pork

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 lbs pork belly (side)
  • 1/2 cup thai coconut vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons salt
  • sunflower oil, for deep-frying

Instructions

  1. Score the skin on the belly of pork crossways with a sharp knife.
  2. Brush the skin with the vinegar and leave to dry. Repeat three times, then rub the pork skin with the salt.
  3. Cut the pork crossways into thin strips. Spread out the pork on a baking tray and cook in a preheated oven at 120°C/250°F/Gaslh for about 3 hours until completely dry.
  4. Heat the oil in a wok, add the pork strips in batches and deep-fry for about 5 minutes, or until the skin has crackled and is golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

351 kcal 18% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 38.3g 49% DV
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9697.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 48.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 18mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 7.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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