Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless pork belly
• 2 teaspoons fine salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Season pork belly with salt, sugar, and pepper.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F.
4. Place pork belly skin side up in a skillet and roast for 30 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to 275°F and continue cooking for 1 hour or more until tender but not mushy.
6. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
7. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (at least a few hours).
8. Slice into thick pieces and brown in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.