CRISP PORK BELLY

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Here, you'll use rosemary to brush a savory glaze onto a marinated pork belly, giving it an added layer of richness and flavor.

Provided by Oliver Schwaner-Albright

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
10 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons sliced serrano pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 4-pound piece of pork belly, skin-on
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender, pulse marinade ingredients until roughly chopped. Transfer to a 1-gallon freezer bag and add pork belly and 1 cup water. Squeeze to remove air, then seal and refrigerate at least 12 hours.
  • When ready to cook, heat oven to 275 degrees. Place pork in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with marinade, butter and water to cover. Cover with heavy-duty foil, crimping edges tightly. Braise in oven 5 1/2 hours; let rest in pan, covered, 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, simmer bourbon in a small pan over medium heat until alcohol aroma fades. Stir in sugar, parsley, vinegar and pepper flakes. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat a grill. Carefully remove pork from pan and place in a grilling basket. Grill skin-side down over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until skin is crisp and golden. Remove from heat and brush skin side with 1/4 of the bourbon glaze, then return to heat, skin-side up, for another 5 minutes. Remove pork from heat once more and brush meat side with 1/4 of the glaze, then return to heat, meat-side up, for another 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining glaze on both sides.
  • Dress a cutting board with half the olive oil, lemon juice and chives, and salt and pepper. Place pork skin side up on cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil, lemon juice and chives, and salt and pepper. Cut into 1-by-4-inch pieces and serve.

Jessie Price
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I would make this recipe again, but I would make a few changes.


Harsh Chouhan
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The pork belly was good, but I've had better.


Maite Ragophala
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I think I overcooked the pork belly. It was a little dry.


mb sonu
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The pork belly didn't come out as crispy as I would have liked.


Md shajib Biswas
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Natnael Nigussie
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The pork belly was a little too fatty for my taste, but the crispy skin was amazing.


Goddyson Edosoma
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always comes out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Nyange Patoranking
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork belly.


M.d Kawosar
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This is the best pork belly recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was just perfect.


Ramil Riaz
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


pappuyadav pinto
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The pork belly turned out so crispy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly.


bishan budhathoki
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Siyam Ahammed
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This pork belly recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The crispy skin and tender meat were perfection, and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.