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Cantonese Roast Pork 脆皮烧肉 — homemade Chinese food

脆皮烧肉

Cantonese Roast Pork Belly (Siu Yuk)

⏱️ Prep: 24h🔥 Cook: 45 min⏰ Total: 24h 45mHARD
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🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
1.0 kg (about 2.2 lb)pork belly五花肉skin scored
8.0 gfive-spice powder五香粉
15 gsalt
15 mlShaoxing wine绍兴酒
15 mlwhite vinegar白醋

Instructions

1

Dry the skin overnight

Blanch pork belly 5 min. Dry thoroughly. Poke the skin all over with a fork — hundreds of times. Rub underside with five-spice and salt. Rub skin with vinegar and a thin layer of salt. Refrigerate UNCOVERED 24 hours to dry the skin.

2

Roast and blast(45 min)

Place pork on rack, skin up. Roast at 325°F 35 min. Remove salt crust from skin. Increase to 475°F and roast 8-10 min until the skin bubbles and crackles. Watch closely — it can burn fast. Rest 5 min before chopping.

Pro Tips for Western Kitchens

The overnight uncovered drying is non-negotiable. Moisture is the enemy of crispy skin. A fan in the fridge helps.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

520
Calories (kcal)
22
Protein (g)
2
Carbs (g)
48
Fat (g)
0
Fiber (g)
680
Sodium (mg)

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