Ingredient:Pork belly
From Wiki_Recipe
Pork belly is exactly what it sounds like—a boneless, exceptionally fatty cut of meat from the belly of the pig. It features thick layers of fat alternating with strips of meat, topped with the skin.
Nutritional Information
Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of raw pork belly.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 518 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Total Fat | 53.0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sodium | 32 mg |
Culinary Uses
- The cut used to make commercial and artisanal bacon when cured and smoked. - Slow-roasted until the fat renders completely and the top skin puffs into a crispy "crackling." - Braised for hours in soy sauce and aromatics for dishes like Chinese Dongpo pork or Japanese chashu.
