If you're working with pork that's already, say, 20% fat, you may not need to add any at all. ... You can usually buy pork fat straight from a butcher — just ask for it.

Since pork belly has a high fat content, most recipes call to break down the excess collagen in the meat. You can do this with a low-and-slow cooking method like braising.

Pork People Like dates back to 1956, when the hog business was frantically trying to reinvent itself–by reinventing the pig. “In the 1940s, the ratio of fat to lean on a pig was about 50-50 ...

Whole pork belly is not sold in all grocery stores. At Holiday Market in Royal Oak, a fresh side of rindless pork belly is $3.49/pound. They will cut whatever amount you need.

Roast until the pork reaches 155 to 160 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the roasts from the oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.