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CarnivoreCrispy Pork Belly Carnitas Bites
Irresistibly crispy and savory pork belly bites, slow-cooked then seared for that perfect food truck crunch. A simple yet deeply flavorful treat that's strictly keto and carnivore-friendly.
1g
net carbs
35g
protein
70g
fat
800
kcal
The keto read
1g net carbs per serving
Irresistibly crispy and savory pork belly bites, slow-cooked then seared for that perfect food truck crunch. A simple yet deeply flavorful treat that's strictly keto and carnivore-friendly.
Ingredients
2 servings
Pork Belly (skin on or off)500 g
Cumin Powder1.5 tsp
Dried Oregano1 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Sea Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper0.5 tsp
Method
1
Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
2
Cut the pork belly into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. In a bowl, toss the pork belly cubes with cumin powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3
Arrange the seasoned pork belly in a single layer in an oven-safe dish or baking sheet (no need to add extra fat, as the pork belly will render its own).
4
Bake for 90 minutes to 2 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and much of its fat has rendered.
5
Increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the pork belly is golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, for extra crispness, transfer the rendered pork belly to a hot skillet after the initial bake and pan-fry over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until deeply golden and crackling.
6
Carefully remove from the oven or skillet, draining any excess rendered fat (save it for cooking!).
7
Serve these crispy bites immediately as a satisfying main or snack.
The keto read
Why this lands at 1g net carbs
Built almost entirely from animal foods — no sugar, starch, or high-carb plants — so the carb count stays effectively at zero. With 35g protein and 70g fat per serving, it reads as a clean carnivore plate.
Common questions
Is Crispy Pork Belly Carnitas Bites keto?▾
Crispy Pork Belly Carnitas Bites has 1g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Crispy Pork Belly Carnitas Bites?▾
800 calories, 35g protein, 70g fat, and 1g net carbs per serving.
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