Crispy Pork Belly Recipe
apple butter, apple gastrique, walnuts, celery, grapes, apple foam
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Apple Butter
Apple Gastrique
Garnish
Apple Foam
Method
Cooking Pork Belly
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, then rub it with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear the pork belly skin-side down until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Roast the Pork Belly
Flip the pork belly and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 2-2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and skin is crispy. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Making Apple Butter
- 3
Cook Apples
In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Preparing Apple Gastrique
- 4
Make Gastrique
In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and apple juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Preparing Garnish
- 5
Mix Garnish
In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, celery, and halved grapes. Toss gently and set aside.
Making Apple Foam
- 6
Prepare Foam
In a bowl, combine apple juice and lecithin. Use an immersion blender to froth the mixture until foamy.
