Pork Fest

An epic American-style feast featuring boiled then roasted pork belly and ribs glazed in a homemade apple barbecue sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1985.5 kcals 7942 kcals
Carbohydrates 90.6 grams 362.4 grams
Fat 133.1 grams 532.4 grams
Protein 106.4 grams 425.6 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
500
g
Bramley Apple
peeled, cores removed, roughly chopped
Meat
1
kg
1.5
kg
Pork Ribs
baby back
NutsSeeds
1
stick
2
piece
2
piece
1
tsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
2
piece
Carrot
cut into chunks
2
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
4
piece
Spring Onion
trimmed and sliced
1
portion
Green Salad
dressed

Steps

  • Place pork belly and ribs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
  • Add carrots, cinnamon, bay leaves, onions, star anise, and cloves, then simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Heat butter in a pan and fry apples for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in sugar, soy, ketchup, teriyaki, tamarind, and syrup, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Beat the mixture until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 230°C.
  • Coat ribs in half the sauce and roast in a tray for 15 minutes.
  • Sear the pork belly fat-side down in a hot pan for 4 minutes until brown.
  • Flip the pork belly and fry the other side until browned.
  • Add the remaining sauce to the pork belly and cook until warmed through.
  • Carve the meat, sprinkle with sliced spring onions, and serve with salad.