Repeat this cutting in the opposite direction to create a diamond pattern (see image below). Put the pork tenderloin on a sheet pan and place it on an oven rack; let it cook for about 30 minutes. Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the pork and check for a temperature of 165 F. Once you have reached the desired temperature, remove the pork from the oven. https://convotherm.co.nz/recipes/convotherm-4-crispy-pork-belly www.nourish-ed.com/2015/pork-belly-with-crackling-all-without-an-oven Also, cooking it at a temperature of 165F is the sweet spot for juicy, delicious pork belly. It’s easier than the oven. Cooking the meat for this duration breaks down the connective tissue (collagen), which results in an extremely tender belly. Our personal favorite is cooking the pork belly at 74C/165F for 10 hours. The secret to cooking pork belly is the combination of a gentle heat to tenderise the meat and short, high temperature blasts to crisp up the skin on the outside. https://www.thespruceeats.com/slow-roasted-pork-belly-crispy-skin-3059509 How do you cook pork carnitas? Uncooked pork belly that is wrapped tightly or stored in an airtight container (like a zip top bag) can be stored in the refrigerator for about three to … For skin on pork belly, pat skin dry with a paper towel and score skin with a very sharp knife on the diagonal about 1/2-inch apart. https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/how-to-cook/how-to-cook-pork-belly https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipedetail/3698/roast-pork-belly Carefully pour boiling water directly over the pork belly and fill the tray with 2″ of water. The one thing the slow cooker can’t do for the pork belly is make the skin crispy. I have two ways to cook these pork carnitas: Using a cast-iron pot over the stove. It’s not really possible (or desirable) to eat the skin when it’s not crispy. How to Cook Pork Belly: Skin-On or Skinless 1. Place the pork belly on the wire rack and rest it on the metal tray. Rub the pork belly with rock salt and place on a tray before cling filming and placing in the fridge for 6 hours. Pre-heat the microwave oven to 200°C using the convection setting. For this reason, you either need to finish the pork belly in the oven to crisp up the skin, or remove the skin before cooking. If you’re cooking skinless pork belly, move on to the next step. The other way is baking the pork using an oven bag. The reason for cooking it in an oven bag is because I live in a small apartment and cooking it in the bag will keep the grease smell contained in the bag. Typically, recipes call for around 2 hrs at 180C/160C fan/gas 4, then a further 30 mins or so at 200C/180C fan/gas 6.