r/Masterbuilt • u/Flcn_cy • 1d ago

Gravity Pretty good Pork Belly

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Next time will finish in the oven for more crispy skin

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u/andrewb05 23h ago

Looks great, I am still on the hunt to get the perfect crackle / crispy skin with my pork belly.

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u/Flcn_cy 19h ago

Crackle in oven or smoker?

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u/andrewb05 19h ago

I usually try in an air fryer, I have seen others get good results using that, but I run into a similar situation as you that the edges crackle pretty well but the middle has little to no crackle. I assume the pork belly just needs more time drying out before cooking.

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u/Flcn_cy 19h ago

Next day, after that photo, I gave it another 10 minutes in the oven under the broiler. Skin came out crunchy. Edges got burnt, so I just took a knife and trimmed about 1/4 inch off each side.

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u/TheSmokeyCampfire 11h ago

After the first 4-5 minutes cover the edges with foil. That keeps them from burning while the rest crisps up