Dinner for 2
Instant Pot Crispy Pork Belly
Pork belly pressure-cooks with garlic and soy sauce, then roasts with a crisp, seasoned coating.
$7.65for 4 servings
$1.91 per serving$7.65 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 pork belly
- 1 cup cold water
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 2 tsp fine sea salt or table salt
- 2 tsp five spice powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine (optional)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steps
- Cut the pork belly into large pieces and rub it with two teaspoons salt, five-spice powder, sugar, and white pepper.
- Add the water, garlic, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine to the Instant Pot, then place the pork inside.
- Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oven broiler and dry the pork belly thoroughly.
- Mix the remaining salt with the baking powder, coat the pork, and brush it with oil.
- Broil the pork on a foil-lined pan for 10 minutes until crisp and at least 145 F inside.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
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