Jerk Pork Belly with Fresh Pea and Potato Mash-Up

Spicy Caribbean pork belly braised in cider and stock, served with a crushed new potato and fresh pea mash.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 803.4 kcals 4820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 16 grams 96.1 grams
Fat 64.2 grams 385.2 grams
Protein 40.4 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
205 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
1
Liquids
300
ml
Cider
dry
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Belly
rind removed
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
4
cloves
Garlic
sliced
4
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
100
ml
Olive Oil
extra virgin
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced into 1cm rings
675
g
New Potatoes
scraped or scrubbed
225
g
Peas
fresh shelled

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Rub the pork with jerk seasoning and sear fat-side down in a hot pan until golden-brown.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the meat rest for five minutes.
  • Combine 300ml cider and 475ml chicken stock in a jug.
  • Place 1cm onion rings, garlic, and thyme in a roasting tin.
  • Lay the pork on the vegetables and pour the liquid around it.
  • Cover with foil and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  • Remove the foil and increase oven temperature to 230°C.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden-brown, then set aside to rest.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Crush the potatoes with a fork and mix with 100ml olive oil and seasoning.
  • Boil the peas separately for 3-4 minutes, drain, and fold into the potatoes.
  • Serve slices of pork with the mash-up and hot pepper sauce.