Oven-Roasted Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling - Trickier Than You Think

Steps

1. 1

   First, place the meat in the refrigerator to dry out the skin as much as possible.

2. 2

   When searing in the pan, keep the skin away from vegetables or vegetable liquid - use only the bottom of the pan and sear the skin thoroughly.

3. 3

   Be careful not to let any liquid splash onto the skin when adding wine or during boiling - this is the most critical step.

4. 4

   Before placing in the oven, brush olive oil or cooking oil on the skin - this is the cheat code for crispiness.