Homemade Roast Pork (自制燒肉)
Everyone loves a good roast pork, especially when it's homemade. 自制燒肉, or Homemade Roast Pork, is a popular Cantonese dish that's loved for its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. No more trips to the restaurant; making it at home gives that authentic taste and texture, only it's even better because it's made with love. Here's how to cook up this succulent treat:
Ingredients
- 1 kg pork belly skin on
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar for the skin
For the Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Preparation:
- Start by rinsing the pork belly and patting it dry. Use a fork or a meat tenderizer to poke holes all over the skin. This will help to make it crispy when roasting.
Marinate the Meat:
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Rub the marinade on the meat side of the pork belly, avoiding the skin. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare the Pork:
- Remove the pork from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Mix five-spice powder, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture over the meat side of the pork belly.
Skin Treatment:
- Pat the skin of the pork belly dry and rub it with white vinegar. This helps in crisping up the skin during roasting.
Roasting:
- Place the pork belly on a roasting rack, skin side up.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
Crisp Up the Skin:
- After 40-45 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 220°C (430°F).
- Continue roasting for another 20-30 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
Rest and Slice:
- Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve:
- Slice the pork into bite-sized pieces and serve it hot with steamed rice or noodles.
