Oven-Baked Pork Belly "Bacon" Strips
This recipe for Oven-Bake Pork Belly "bacon" strips emulates the flavor and texture of crispy bacon, without any smoking or curing (nitrates).
Servings 8
Calories 148kcal
Ingredients
Seasoning: (makes more than you will need)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of habanero powder optional, if you like it with a little heat
- liquid smoke optional
Main:
- ½ lb pork belly thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C.
- Line a large baking sheet (13" by 18") with parchment paper.
- Mix the seasoning together in a small bowl.
- Arrange the pork belly slices onto the tray.
- Sprinkle the seasoning on top of each pork belly slice.
- Bake the pork belly slices in the oven at 400°F/204°C for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, flip the pork belly slices and sprinkle with seasonings again.
- Return the pork belly to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or to your desired crispness.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a container or plate lined with paper towel.
- Leave to cool. As the bacon cools, it will crisp up further.
- Use in sandwiches, crumbled up in salads, or enjoy as a snack.
Notes
If using liquid smoke, lightly brush the pork slices with liquid smoke before adding the seasonings.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg