How to Make Crispy Deep-fried Pork Belly
Enjoy this crispy Thai pork belly that's deep-fried for a golden brown finish! Tender pork is boiled first with vinegar and salt for a juicy and tasty bite.
Prep:
3 mins
Cook:
30 mins
Total:
33 mins
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 tbsp white vinegar, distilled
- 1 tbsp salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or more as needed
Instructions
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Cut the pork belly into 1x6-inch strips.
- Heat a pot of water until boiling, then add salt and vinegar.
- Add the pork belly and boil it for 10 minutes.
- Remove and drain the water well.
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Heat oil to 284 degrees F in a deep-fryer or large wok.
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Fry the meat for about 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove and drain.
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Raise the heat in the oil to 338 degrees F.
- Add the partially fried pieces of meat.
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Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until crispy brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
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Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 1g
- :
- Calcium: 25mg
- Calories: 6430kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Cholesterol: 327mg
- Fat: 714g
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 840mg
- Protein: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 473g
- Sodium: 3634mg
- Vitamin A: 45IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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