Bring ample water to boil in a large pot/saucepan
Once water is boiling reduce heat to medium low, add pork belly to it
Blanche pork belly for about 10 minutes
In the meantime prepare seasoning mix (rub) by mixing ingredients listed above for it in a small bowl. Set aside
Once blanched transfer pork belly to a casserole dish meat/fat side up
Remove moisture by wiping it off with a paper towel
Now rub season pork belly all over with seasoning mix
Do not apply seasoning on skin, instead wipe it off with paper towel
Poke holes all over the pork belly strips with a toothpick
Brush pork belly skin only with distilled white vinegar
Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. This will firm up/dry the pork belly
Preheat oven to 400*F
Remove marinated pork belly from fridge
Transfer to oven proof baking casserole dish, skin side up
Rub salt over skin. After 10 minutes wipe it off to get rid of moisture
This will ensure crispy skin once done
Place pork belly in oven for 40 minutes
After 40 minutes increase oven temperature to 450* F and roast for 10 more minutes or until the skin becomes bubbly & super crispy
Remove from oven and place roasted pork belly on wire rack to cool off and drain any moisture
Place on chopping block and cut into bite size squares
When you take a bite you will feel and hear the super crispy sound of this amazingly delicious dish!
Bon Appetit!