Rachel

Deep Frying Pork Belly

Does someone have a tip for me when dip frying pork belly? It's always a mess when I do so and it literally scares me because the oil pops and splatters everywhere.

Ainsley Welch

Safe practicesFor safety, use the right pot for the job! Make sure it is deep and large enough to hold the oil and the added volume of the meat without dangerous overflows and splashes.Have a splatter screen handy to protect from oil splatters.To prevent wild splatters, dry the pork belly well.I was taught years ago to continuously sprinkle cold water in the sizzling hot oil while the meat is frying to promote crackling. Definitely not for the faint of heart! Although the method does work, I found from testing and retesting the recipe that it is unnecessary. You can achieve the same crunchy texture without the risk of painful splatters by cooling and drying the pork well.

Ainsley Welch

https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/lechon-kawali/#Safe_practices

Ainsley Welch

Try having music playing, maybe through headphones, to decrease the popping noise. I have autism and music helps calm me down and helps keep me calm, especially when it comes to loud noises.

Rachel

thanks! I'll definitely try this. I also have a splatter screen. it does minimize the splatter but somehow the oil still 'manages' to get past it. The popping is really intense and scary and I dont want to be discouraged to cook my favorite dishes because of it. thanks again 🙃

MrsJ 03

I just shallow fry mine untill crispy