Roasted Pork Belly

Roasted pork belly seasoned with paprika, oregano, and turmeric is a satisfying main course when served alongside rice and vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 4 pounds whole pork belly
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1.5 teaspoons paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; rub onto the non-fat side of pork belly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

Step 3

Remove plastic wrap from pork belly and place pork belly, fat-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Make shallow cuts into the fat of the pork belly in a checkered pattern. Rub lemon juice into the fat.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until fat begins to brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue cooking until fat is crispy, about 1 hour more. Remove from oven and let rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.