Guava Pork Belly Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork Belly

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly and season generously with salt and black pepper. Place the pork belly in a roasting pan and cover it with guava paste.

2. 2

   Roast the Pork

   Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy. Baste with the drippings occasionally.

3. 3

   Cook the Sweet Potatoes

   While the pork is roasting, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns brown. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   Braised Chard

   In a separate pan, sauté the chard in a little olive oil until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

5. 5

   Prepare the Bourbon & Vanilla Pears

   Slice the pears and cook them in a saucepan with bourbon and vanilla extract until softened, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve

   Slice the pork belly and serve it with brown butter sweet potatoes, braised chard, and bourbon & vanilla pears.