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CheatMeatsSave this pork belly recipe ๐ค Perfect crackling starts long before the pork hits the heat. With a little help from @Murray River Salt , patience, planning, and a few simple steps are all it takes to achieve crispy crackling and juicy pork belly every time. Give this recipe a go and let us know how you go ๐ฅฐ - Pat the pork belly dry on all sides with paper towels then play on a tray uncovered. - Allow to sit in the top of the fridge uncovered for 48 hrs to dry out. - Once ready to prep, remove the pork from the fridge and wipe as dry as possible. - In a small bowl mix together 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tsp cracked pepper, 1 tsp Murray River Salt, and 40ml olive oil. - Flip the pork meat side up and massage the paste over until fully covered. - Flip the pork over and score the rind with a sharp knife. - Brush the rind with olive oil then season generously with salt. - Place the pork skin side up in to a large roasting dish with a wire rack. - Place in to the middle of a preheated fan forced set to 200C for roughly 1 hour. - Once the meat has hot and internal temp of 70C and the crackle is golden remove. - Allow to rest uncovered on bench for 15 minutes to ensure the crackle cools. - Slice, serve and enjoy! #pork #roastpork #porkbelly #crispypork #porkcrackle
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