The Braise Recipe
Vodka Braised Duroc Pork Belly with Creamy Polenta, Grilled Asparagus, Local Gray Family Farms Oyster Mushrooms, Vodka Braising Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly and Braising Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the pork belly with salt and black pepper. In a large, oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork belly on all sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the pork belly and set aside.
- 2
Make the Braising Sauce
In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Pour in the vodka and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add the chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, and return the pork belly to the pot.
- 3
Braise the Pork Belly
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork belly is fork-tender.
