16 Chinese Crispy Roast Pork Recipe Experience Flavor Like Never Before!

Ingredients

For the pork:

• 3-4 pounds pork belly, skin on
• 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons rice wine
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated

For the crispy skin:

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

1. Preparing the pork

1. Score the pork skin with a sharp knife, making diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the Chinese five-spice powder, salt, rice wine, soy sauce, white pepper, garlic, and ginger.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, making sure to get it into the scored cuts.
4. Cover and refrigerate the pork for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

2. Roasting the pork

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Remove the pork from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. In a roasting pan, place the pork skin side up and pour 1 cup of water into the pan.
4. Cover the pork loosely with foil and roast for 1 hour.
5. After 1 hour, remove the foil and continue to roast for another 30-40 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.

3. Making the crispy skin

1. In a small bowl, mix together the white vinegar and salt.
2. Once the pork is done roasting, remove it from the oven and brush the skin with the vinegar mixture.
3. Turn on the broiler and place the pork under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the skin is bubbly and extra crispy.
4. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the Chinese crispy roast pork as a main dish with steamed rice and vegetables.
• Slice the pork thinly and serve it as a filling for steamed buns or in stir-fry dishes.
• Add the crispy pork to fried rice or noodles for an extra burst of flavor and texture.