Braised Belly of Pork

Slow-braised pork belly infused with aromatics, ginger, and orange, served with tender root vegetables and a savory chicken stock reduction.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1360.1 kcals 5440.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 131.2 grams 524.8 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
180 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Peel only
Liquids
1
litre
3
litre
Meat
1
kg
Pork Belly
Whole piece
NutsSeeds
10
piece
1
piece
8
clove
Garlic
Peeled
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
Parsley stalks, thyme, bay leaf, and celery bound with leek
Vegetables
5
cm
Ginger
Peel only
1
piece
Onion
Cut in half and studded with 6 cloves
6
piece
Shallots
Peeled
4
piece
Carrots
Cut in half lengthways
2
piece
Leeks
Cut into 5cm pieces

Steps

  • Wrap the orange peel, juniper berries, star anise, peppercorns, and ginger peel in muslin and tie with string.
  • Add the muslin parcel and all other ingredients into a saucepan of water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then simmer for 2 to 3 hours until cooked.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the contents to cool.
  • Take the cooled pork belly out of the liquid and place it on a board.
  • Trim away any excess fat and slice the meat.
  • Strain the liquid through a sieve and reserve both the liquid and vegetables.
  • Cut the vegetables into smaller pieces and return them to the liquid with the pork.
  • Serve the braised pork and vegetables with crushed new potatoes.