Heo Quay - Crispy Roast Pork

Directions

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   Using a knife, lightly scrape the pork skin side to clean it

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   Rinse well, dry both sides with paper towels

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   Lightly poke the skin using a meat tenderizer

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   Flip to the meat side, make a slight one inch cut

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   Rub seasoning throughout the meat side and into the slits only

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   Flip over to the skin side, lightly score

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   Pour Vodka or any clear alcohol onto the skin

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   Rub it all over using a piece of paper towel

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   Lightly sprinkle Kosher Salt

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    Using a meat hook, hang the pork up for about one hour to draw out excess moisture from the skin

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    Place onto a tray into the fridge with the skin side up for 24 hours but preferably 2 days to dry out the skin

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    After 2 days, remove from fridge, place on a cooling wired rack lined with parchment paper

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    Create slits in the parchment paper

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    Rest on counter for 20 minutes

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    Preheat oven to 375°F

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    Lightly brush Vinegar onto the skin

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    Bake for 20 mins

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    After 20 mins, remove, lightly poke the skin (not all the way through)

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    Brush vinegar

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    After 20 mins, remove and repeat with the previous step

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    Remove from oven

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    Increase oven temp to 390°F

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    Lightly poke the skin then brush vinegar

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    Bake for 20 mins

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    Remove and repeat with previous step

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    Remove from oven

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    Cover any part of the crackling skin that has a slight burn with a piece of foil

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    Dab off any excess oil you see on the skin with a paper towel

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    Turn oven to Broil

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    Place tray back in

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    Keep an eye on the pork to ensure it doesn’t get burn, this step will help crackle any part that hasn’t yet

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    Remove from oven, let rest for 15 mins before cutting

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    Slice & enjoy with your favorite herbs, noodles and dipping sauce