Crispy Salted Pork Belly Bites

Succulent pieces of pork belly, seasoned simply with salt and rendered to a perfect crisp. A pure, unadulterated carnivore delight, ideal for eating on the go.

Ingredients

• Pork Belly (skin-on, boneless)300 g
• Sea salt1 tsp
• Lard (optional, for cooking)15 g

Method

1. Pat the pork belly thoroughly dry with paper towels. Score the skin in a cross-hatch pattern with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut too deep into the meat.
2. Season the pork belly generously on all sides with sea salt, ensuring salt is rubbed well into the scored skin.
3. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan (like cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the lard if using. Place the pork belly skin-side down in the hot pan.
4. Sear for 15-20 minutes, pressing down occasionally to ensure even contact, until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy. A significant amount of fat will render.
5. Flip the pork belly and continue cooking meat-side down for another 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and tender. If too much fat accumulates, carefully drain some off.
6. Remove the pork belly from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
7. Cut the crispy pork belly into bite-sized cubes. Serve immediately as a satisfying, hand-held snack or meal.