Cherry Pork with Spicy Bacon Broccoli and Sweet Potato Brown Rice

Slow cooked juicy pork belly served with spicy broccoli, sweet potato rice, and a zesty cranberry orange sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1203.1 kcals 4812.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 98.9 grams 395.6 grams
Fat 74.6 grams 298.2 grams
Protein 35.1 grams 140.4 grams
Cook Time
180 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
150
g
Cranberries
Fresh or frozen
GrainsCereals
300
g
Liquids
Meat
500
g
Pork Belly
Large piece
180
g
Bacon Lardons
Smoky, finely diced
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
Crushed
OilsFats
Vegetables
400
g
Sweet Potato
Unpeeled, cut into 1.5cm chunks
2.5
cm
Ginger
Fresh root, finely grated
2
piece
Red Chillies
Whole dried, torn
1
piece
Carrot
Large red, sliced into 5cm pieces
200
g
Tenderstem Broccoli
Cut into 2.5cm pieces

Steps

  • Boil the pork belly in a large pan of water for 30 minutes, drain, and slice into 2.5cm pieces.
  • Boil red rock sugar in 1 litre of water until reduced to a red-brown caramel syrup.
  • Stir-fry pork, dark soy sauce, and syrup in a oiled wok for one minute until browned.
  • Add 1 litre of boiling water, cover, and simmer for two hours until tender.
  • Boil brown rice and sweet potato in 700ml water, then simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  • Simmer cranberries and orange juice in a saucepan for 8 minutes.
  • Stir-fry garlic, ginger, dried chillies, and bacon in oil for one minute.
  • Add rice wine, carrots, and broccoli, then season with vinegar and light soy sauce.
  • Stir cranberry sauce into the pork and serve with fluffed sweet potato rice.