What do I do with the leftover pork belly grease?

Keep it! Not only does pork belly grease impart a richness of flavour to braised meats and other dishes, but it also has a high smoke point which means it’s far more stable to cook with

How do I render pork belly grease?

Once you’ve cooked your bacon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Line a fine mesh sieve with another paper towel (you could also use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth) and pour the hot bacon grease over the sieve and into a glass jar . It’s important to use glass and not plastic, as you’ll melt plastic with hot bacon grease.

What can I use my rendered grease for?

Just about everything! I use it to fry my eggs for an amazingly tasty carnivore breakfast. It’s also great for sautéed or roasted vegetables to add depth and flavour.

Can I make this carnivore recipe if I don’t have an air fryer?

Yes! Simply heat your oven to 400 degrees F. and place the seasoned pork belly on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until it is nice and brown. Remove the pork belly and blot it with a paper towel.

What is the easiest way to cut pork belly?

I find using scissors the easiest. Also, you can throw your pork belly in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm slightly which makes cutting the pork belly easier. Just make sure that you let your pork belly come to room temperature before you place it in the air fryer.

How long will this easy keto snack last?

In my house, not very long as we both love it sooo much! In general, storing the pork belly in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days should not be a problem.

Do I need to preheat my Air Fryer?

No. This recipe does not require you to preheat your air fryer.

What are the nutritional differences between the Carnivore diet and a Keto diet?

Both the carnivore and keto diet limit carbs, the two diets differ in terms of the amount of protein and fat one consumes. The carnivore diet contains more protein and less fat than a keto diet. Here is the difference: Carnivore daily calories: 50-75% from protein, 20-50% from fat. Keto daily calories: 20-25% from protein, 70-80% from fat.

Keto Carnivore Pork Belly Bites made in an Air Fryer

Ingredients

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1 lb pork belly, cut into 1/2-inch chun
1 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

Toss the pork belly pieces in a bowl with salt, pepper and paprika, making sure to cover all sides of the bites.
Add the pork to the basket of your air fryer (no need to spray your basket with any type of cooking spray)
Turn your air fryer to 400 degrees and set the timer for 15 minutes, making sure to stir the pork belly at the halfway point to make sure that all sides get nice and crispy. If your bites are not crispy enough for your liking, add 5 minutes of air frying time.
Remove the pork belly bites and render the pork belly grease for later use.

Notes

Make sure to keep the grease and render it for later use.
The nutritional information is for cooked pork belly without the rendered fat

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Snacks, Appetizer
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Carnivore, Keto, Low Carb
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Calories: 197
Sugar: 0
Fat: 20
Carbohydrates: 0.2
Fiber: 0.1
Protein: 3.6