SlowRoasted Crispy Pork Belly RecipeTin Eats from www.recipetineats.com
Introduction
Pork belly is a cut of meat that comes from the belly of a pig. It is a fatty and flavorful cut that can be cooked in many different ways. In this recipe, we will be slow cooking the pork belly, which will result in tender and juicy meat that falls apart with a fork. This recipe takes some time to prepare, but the end result is worth it.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need: - 2 pounds of pork belly - 3 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon of ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon of brown sugar - 1 tablespoon of soy sauce - 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon of sesame oil - Salt and pepper - 1 cup of chicken broth
Optional Ingredients
- Green onions, sliced - Cilantro, chopped - Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. 3. Place the pork belly in a large baking dish or Dutch oven. 4. Rub the marinade all over the pork belly, making sure it is evenly coated. 5. Pour the chicken broth into the baking dish, around the pork belly. 6. Cover the dish with foil or a lid. 7. Place the dish in the oven and cook for 3-4 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and fully cooked. 8. Remove the dish from the oven and let the pork belly rest for 10-15 minutes. 9. If desired, sprinkle sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and red pepper flakes on top of the pork belly before serving.
- To make the pork belly even more tender, you can marinate it overnight in the refrigerator before cooking. - If you don't have chicken broth, you can use beef or vegetable broth instead. - Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving. - Serve the slow cooked pork belly with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
