Pork Belly Recipe
Slow-cooked pork belly served with apple puree.
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Score the skin of the pork belly in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rub the salt and black pepper all over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scores.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Place the pork belly in a slow cooker or a deep roasting pan. Add crushed garlic cloves and fresh thyme sprigs around the meat.
- 3
Mix Liquid Ingredients
In a bowl, combine apple cider vinegar and water. Pour this mixture over the pork belly.
- 4
Cook the Pork Belly
Cover the slow cooker or roasting pan tightly and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and the fat has rendered.
- 5
Prepare the Apple Puree
While the pork is cooking, peel and chop 4 apples. Cook them in a pot with a little water until soft. Blend until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- 6
Serve
Once the pork belly is cooked, remove it from the cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with apple puree.
