🐖Pork belly is a delicious cut of meat with a high fat content that should be cooked low and slow.
🔥Managing the temperature in a wood-fired oven is crucial for cooking pork belly to perfection.
🥘Preparing the oven and maintaining a steady temperature of 275F/135C for 2 hours is key to achieving the desired result.
😋The end result is tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pork with crispy crackling.
🔪Follow the instructions below for a successful pork belly cooking experience.
What is pork belly?
—Pork belly is a fatty and flavorful cut of meat that is often used in dishes like bacon or roasted pork.
How do you cook pork belly in a wood-fired oven?
—Cook pork belly in a wood-fired oven by preheating it to 275F/135C, placing the pan with the pork belly inside, and maintaining the temperature for approximately 2 hours.
Why is it important to cook pork belly low and slow?
—Cooking pork belly low and slow allows the fat to render out, resulting in tender meat and crispy crackling.
How do I know when the pork belly is cooked?
—The pork belly is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145F/63C and the crackling is crispy.
Can I cook pork belly in a regular oven?
—Yes, you can cook pork belly in a regular oven by following the same temperature and cooking time instructions.
00:02The video is about cooking pork belly in a wood-fired oven.
01:42Pork belly has high fat content and is best cooked low and slow for tender meat and crispy crackling.
02:04Managing the temperature in the wood-fired oven is crucial for successful pork belly cooking.
02:10Preheat the oven to 275F/135C and maintain that temperature for around 2 hours.
02:26Follow the instructions provided below for a perfect pork belly.
