Crispy Pork Belly

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   Begin by scoring your pork belly.

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   With a sharp knife slice into the fat, making cross marks, just deep enough to not cut through the pork.

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   Poke the bottom and side of the pork, making incisions throughout the pork.

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   Mix the all of the remaining ingredients, with the exception of the salt and vinegar.

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   Place the pork in a large Ziplock bag, and pour in the mixed ingredients.

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   Seal and begin massaging the pork, getting the mixture rubbed into the pork.

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   Rub it well.

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   Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but overnight if you can.

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   When you are ready to cook the pork, remove it from the bag and place fat side up on a large baking sheet that has been covered with foil and lined with a grated baking rack.

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    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.

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    Take some paper towel and completely dry or remove any moisture from the top fat of the pork.

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    Sprinkle the salt and brush the vinegar on top of the fat.

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    Place the baking sheet with the pork (fat side up) in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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    As it cooks, the pork begins to brown and crisp up while some of that fatty goodness drips down onto the pork itself, adding more flavor.

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    After the 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and cook for one hour.

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    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pork cool.

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    Combine all of the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.

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    When you are ready to serve, cut into bite sized pieces and serve with the dipping sauce.

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    Not only are these crispy pork belly nuggets addicting, but they are so delicious.

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    I had a whole table of kids gobbling them up, they were that great!

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    Enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.