Belly + The Beast Recipe
sweet + spicy pork belly | charred octopus chimichurri | jalapeno slaw | tomato + sweet peppers
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Charred Octopus Chimichurri
Jalapeno Slaw
Tomato + Sweet Peppers
Method
Cooking the Pork Belly
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly and season it with brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, and black pepper. Place it in a roasting pan.
Charred Octopus
Prepare the Octopus
Boil the octopus in salted water for 45 minutes, then drain and let cool. Heat a grill and char the octopus on both sides until lightly charred.
Make the Chimichurri
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle over the grilled octopus.
Jalapeno Slaw
Mix the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sliced jalapenos, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt. Toss well to combine.
Tomato + Sweet Peppers
Prepare the Tomato and Peppers
In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced sweet peppers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and chopped fresh basil. Toss to combine.