🍖Simmer pork belly in water, then cool in cold water to prepare the skin for perfect crackling.
🥃Rub a splash of vodka onto the pork belly skin for incredible crackling results.
🔪Jab toothpicks into the skin to level it out and ensure even crackling.
🌡️Slow cook the pork belly in the oven at a low temperature for tender meat.
🔥Roast the pork belly at high temperature to achieve crispy crackling.
Why is simmering the pork belly in water important?
—Simmering the pork belly in water helps to prepare the skin for perfect crackling by softening it.
How does rubbing vodka on the skin help with crackling?
—Rubbing vodka onto the pork belly skin helps to achieve incredible crackling results.
Why should toothpicks be jabbed into the skin?
—Jabbing toothpicks into the skin helps to level it out and ensure even crackling.
Why is it necessary to slow cook the pork belly?
—Slow cooking the pork belly at a low temperature helps to achieve tender meat.
What is the purpose of roasting the pork belly at a high temperature?
—Roasting the pork belly at a high temperature helps to achieve crispy crackling.
00:00Introduction to the challenge of achieving perfect crackling on pork belly.
00:32Introduction to the method of simmering the pork belly in water and cooling it in cold water to prepare the skin.
01:32Explanation of the technique of jabbing toothpicks into the skin to level it out for even crackling.
02:43Demonstration of rubbing vodka onto the pork belly skin for incredible crackling results.
03:59Explanation of the low and slow cooking method to achieve tender meat.
05:36Explanation of the high temperature roasting method to achieve crispy crackling.
06:34Final thoughts and tips on plating and presenting pork belly.
