Braised Pork Belly
This dish is a masterclass in comfort food, with the pork belly slow-cooked in its own juices to create a rich and unctuous texture. The flavors are deep and satisfying, with a perfect balance of salt and spice. The presentation is rustic and appealing, with the pork belly served in a shallow pool of its own braising liquid. What makes this recipe truly special is the way the pork belly just melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- •500g pork belly
- •10g salt
- •5g pepper
- •15g oil
- •Optional: water for braising liquid
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
- 2
Season the pork belly with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the pork belly for 2 minutes on each side.
- 4
Transfer the pork belly to a braising dish and add enough water to cover the meat.
- 5
Cover the dish with a lid and transfer it to the oven, where it will cook for 2 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 6
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve the pork belly in a shallow pool of its own braising liquid.
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