Pork Belly with Redmond Chili Lime

Prep the Pork Belly: Start by cutting the pork belly into ½-inch cubes for easy, bite-sized pieces.  Keeping them uniform in size to promote even cooking

Season: Place the pork belly cubes into a large zip-lock bag. Add Redmond's Chili Lime seasoning and a pinch of salt to taste. Seal the bag tightly, then shake well until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.

Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Once heated, arrange the seasoned pork belly cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.) Cook for 16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. The pork belly should come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.  If you like less fat and a little more crisp, add 3-4 more minutes.

Save the Fat: After cooking, carefully remove the pork belly from the air fryer, setting it aside to cool slightly. Don’t discard the rendered fat at the bottom of the air fryer! Pour it into a small jar or container, and store it in the fridge to use as a base for homemade mayonnaise, frying eggs or other dishes that benefit from a rich, savory flavor.

Serve and Enjoy: Serve your chili lime pork belly bites immediately, and enjoy a flavorful, protein-rich meal perfect for keto, carnivore, and ketovore lifestyles.  These Pork Belly Bites are great cold and help when on the run.  

Store in a zippy bag or a sealed container.  Make this in bulk to help with prep times and decision making when short on time.  If you are struggling with snacking, fail forward, and snack on these if you must.