Spiced Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Turnip Salad

Slow-braised spiced pork belly served alongside a zesty pickled turnip, watercress, and cucumber salad with a rich chili glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1206.1 kcals 4824.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.5 grams 125.8 grams
Fat 96.4 grams 385.4 grams
Protein 48.1 grams 192.5 grams
Cook Time
390 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
110
ml
White Wine Vinegar
for pickling
1
tsp
Liquids
500
ml
750
ml
Beef Stock
or veal stock
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Belly
fresh, side, bones removed
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.5
head
1
piece
0.25
bunch
Thyme
fresh
0.25
bunch
Rosemary
fresh
1.5
piece
Cardamom Pods
lightly crushed
1
piece
3
piece
0.25
piece
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
divided use
Other
2
tsp
Honey
clear
Vegetables
200
g
Mixed Vegetables
finely chopped carrots, onions, celery and leeks
1
piece
Turnip
medium, peeled, thinly sliced
4
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed, sliced diagonally
1
piece
Cucumber
peeled, sliced into thin strips

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 100°C.
  • Season the pork belly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 15ml of oil in a casserole dish and sear the pork until golden-brown.
  • Set the seared pork aside on a plate.
  • Sauté the mixed vegetables, garlic, and herbs in the casserole until softened.
  • Stir in the tomato purée and fry for 1 minute.
  • Toast the whole spices in a hot pan for 30 seconds.
  • Add spices, apple juice, and stock to the casserole and return the pork.
  • Cover with a parchment cartouche and braise in the oven for 6 hours.
  • Allow the pork to rest in its liquid for 1 hour.
  • Press the pork between two trays with a weight and chill for 1 hour.
  • Strain and reduce the cooking liquid until it coats a spoon.
  • Pickle turnip slices in water, vinegar, sugar, and salt for 2 hours.
  • Drain turnip and toss with watercress, spring onions, and cucumber.
  • Increase oven temperature to 200°C.
  • Simmer reduced braising liquid, honey, vinegar, and chili sauce to make a glaze.
  • Slice the chilled pork belly into thick pieces.
  • Fry pork slices in remaining oil until golden-brown.
  • Coat pork in glaze and heat in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Serve the glazed pork slices with the pickled salad.