Jul 14 2026
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Pork Belly Recipe

Inspired by COATI
Time3h
Serves4

Served with apple sauce and pickled vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Pork Belly

Method

Pork Belly Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork Belly

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat. Rub the pork belly with salt and black pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Pork Belly

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly skin side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the pork belly and sear the other side for another 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Aromatics

    Add crushed garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet around the pork belly.

  4. 4

    Roast the Pork Belly

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the skin is crispy. Check occasionally and add a little water if it begins to dry out.

Apple Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Apples

    In a large saucepan, combine chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft.

  2. 6

    Blend the Sauce

    Remove from heat and blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth or your desired consistency.

Pickled Vegetables Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Place the julienned carrots and sliced cucumbers in a jar. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables. Allow to cool before sealing the jar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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