Scorched Confit Pork Belly with Hot Pickled Pineapple Salad and Black Pepper Powder

Double-cooked tender pork belly served with a warm pickled pineapple salad and a unique maltodextrin black pepper powder.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1973.1 kcals 7892.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.2 grams 84.8 grams
Fat 203.8 grams 815.2 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
160 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
0.5
piece
Pineapple
peeled and diced
Meat
NutsSeeds
6
piece
5
clove
3
piece
2
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
split and de-seeded
3
tbsp
Black Pepper
cracked
OilsFats
1.5
l
Sunflower Oil
for confit
50
g
Sunflower Oil
for pepper powder
200
ml
Vegetables
100
g
Watercress
plus extra to garnish
100
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Place pork in a deep tray, cover with oils and aromatics, and roast for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.
  • Cool for 30 minutes, wrap in cling film, and press under weights in the fridge overnight.
  • Heat 50g sunflower oil and black pepper to 60°C, then cool and infuse overnight in the fridge.
  • Sieve the infused oil into a blender with tapioca maltodextrin and blend on low speed to form a powder.
  • Gently heat olive oil and vinegar, add pineapple, then toss in greens briefly to prevent over-wilting.
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C for final service.
  • Portion the pork, heat for 10 minutes, scorch the fat with a blowtorch, and serve with salad and powder.