Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly) 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews 2 Photos Pork belly fried until crisp. Season with salt or Cajun seasoning immediately after frying so it will stick. Submitted by Lori L Dixon Updated on September 18, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Total Time: 11 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch squares Directions Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels. Recipe Tip These can be put in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until sizzling. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 488 Calories 52g Fat 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 488 % Daily Value * Total Fat 52g 67% Saturated Fat 14g 69% Cholesterol 41mg 14% Sodium 18mg 1% Protein 5g 11% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 3mg 0% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 105mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.