Crispy Pork Belly Recipe
With apple sauce and seasonal vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Apple Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Method
Pork Belly
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern with a sharp knife, making sure not to cut into the meat. Rub the salt and black pepper all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the scored skin. Drizzle olive oil over the meat.
- 2
Roast the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender. Increase the oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) and roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
- 3
Rest the Pork Belly
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Apple Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- 5
- 6
Blend the Sauce
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture to your desired consistency. Set aside.
Seasonal Vegetables
- 7
- 8
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the prepared vegetables, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.