Pork Belly Recipe
Slow cooked pork belly served with apple sauce
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Apple Sauce
Method
Pork Belly Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the Pork
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Rub the mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- 3
Sear the Pork
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, 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 an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Slow Cook the Pork
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet around the pork belly (do not pour it over the skin). Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and the skin is crispy.
- 5
Rest the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Apple Sauce Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Apples
While the pork belly is cooking, peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- 7
- 8
Mash the Apples
Using a potato masher or fork, mash the apples to your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can also use an immersion blender.
- 9
Serve
Once the pork belly has rested, slice it and serve it warm with the homemade apple sauce on the side.