Crisp Pork Belly with Chinese Greens

Crisp pork belly seasoned with Chinese spices, slow-roasted until tender, and served alongside stir-fried spring onions, mangetout, and bok choi.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1064.1 kcals 4256.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.1 grams 44.2 grams
Fat 95.6 grams 382.4 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Cook Time
155 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Belly
boneless, with rind
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Sea Salt
coarse
2
tbsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
ground roasted
2
tsp
White Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
4
stalk
Spring Onions
finely sliced
150
g
Mangetout
finely sliced
4
head
Bok Choi
roots removed, leaves separated
1
piece
Red Chilli
deseeded and julienned

Steps

  • Pierce the pork rind side thoroughly with a sharp fork or knife.
  • Pour boiling water over the rind side of the pork several times.
  • Stir fry the salt, peppers, five-spice, and sugar in a wok for three minutes.
  • Rub the cooled spice mixture into the flesh side of the pork and dry overnight.
  • Roast pork rind-side up at 200°C over a water-filled pan for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 180°C for two hours, then roast at 230°C for 15 minutes.
  • Stir fry spring onions in hot oil, then add mangetout, bok choi, chilli, and water.
  • Toss the vegetables with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Carve the pork into bite-sized pieces and serve with the greens.