Roasted Pork Belly With Crackling

1. 1

   Score the skin of the pork belly. Rub with corse sea salt, rewrap in butcher or parchment paper and refrigerator overnight.

2. 2

   An hour before roasting, take out the meat to bring to room temperature. Pat dry and sprinkle skin with fennel seeds and sea salt.

3. 3

   Pre-heat oven to 450F

4. 4

   Arrange sliced apple and onion in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Add sage leaves and garlic cloves. Place the pork on top of the apple and onion.

5. 5

   Roast the pork in oven for 30 minutes at high heat to start the crackling. Reduce the oven to 300F and continue to cook for 2.5 - 3 hours until fat is rendered and meat is tender. If the crackling needs more time, place meat under the broiler rotating to crisp the skin.

6. 6

   Allow meat to rest for 20 minutes before slicing

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.