Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic Scallion Sauce
A rich and crunchy pork belly recipe cooked to crispy perfection and paired with a fresh garlic scallion sauce to cut through the richness. This Asian-inspired pork recipe (keto), ready in about 95 minutes, pairs pork belly slab, skin on, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly slab, skin on
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Score the skin of 2 lbs pork belly in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rub 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly all over the pork belly.
- Step 2: Place the pork belly skin-side up on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 1 hour until the skin starts crisping and the fat has rendered.
- Step 3: Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and roast for an additional 20 minutes until the skin is blistered and crisp.
- Step 4: While pork cooks, combine 3 minced garlic cloves, 4 thinly sliced scallions, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly to make the garlic scallion sauce.
- Step 5: Let the pork belly rest for 10 minutes after roasting, then slice into bite-sized pieces and serve drizzled with the garlic scallion sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic Scallion Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 95 minutes (15 min prep + 80 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic Scallion Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly slab, skin on from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic Scallion Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic Scallion Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic Scallion Sauce keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
