Jul 14 2026
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Pork Belly Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time3h 30m
Serves6

Slow-roasted pork belly served with seasonal vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Pork Belly

Seasonal Vegetables

Method

Preparing the Pork Belly

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).

  2. 2

    Season the Pork Belly

    In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh thyme. Rub this mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it's evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Pork Belly for Roasting

    Place the pork belly in a roasting pan, skin side up. Drizzle olive oil over the top and then pour the apple cider vinegar around the meat in the pan.

  4. 4

    Slow Roast the Pork Belly

    Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender.

  5. 5

    Crisp the Skin

    Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 220°C (430°F). Roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden.

  6. 6

    Rest the Pork Belly

    Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Preparing the Seasonal Vegetables

  1. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the carrots, Brussels sprouts, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 8

    Season the Vegetables

    In a large bowl, toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary until evenly coated.

  3. 9

    Roast the Vegetables

    Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet and place them in the oven during the last 30 minutes of the pork belly's cooking time. Roast until tender and slightly caramelized.

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