Braised Pork Belly Recipe
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The pork belly is braised to perfection and served with sweet potato/apple hash, grilled cabbage.
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Ingredients
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Braised Pork Belly
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large oven-proof pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork belly with salt and pepper. Sear the pork belly on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes each side.
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- 3
Combine Braising Liquid
Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4
Braise the Pork
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise the pork belly for 2 to 2.5 hours, until tender.
- 5
Prepare Sweet Potato/Apple Hash
In a separate skillet, cook diced sweet potatoes in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. In the same skillet, heat a bit of oil and add sweet potatoes and diced apples. Sauté until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
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Grill Cabbage
While the pork is braising, grill the cabbage wedges on a grill or a grill pan over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred.
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Serve
Once the pork belly is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve slices of pork belly with sweet potato/apple hash and grilled cabbage.
