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Citrus Brown Sugar-Cured Pork Belly With Kumquat Co

Name: Citrus Brown Sugar-Cured Pork Belly With Kumquat Compote, Dandelion Greens And Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 1/2 pounds pork belly; 2 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1/2 cup sake; 2 orange; 2 tablespoons star anise crushed and toasted; 2 1/2 cups salt; dandelion greens As needed, picked; fava beans As needed, peeled and blanched; chiles As needed, thinly sliced; olive oil As needed; lemon juice As needed; salt To taste; pepper To taste; 2 pounds kumquats thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 tablespoon lemon grass minced; 1 jalapeno chilies diced; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 teaspoons sake; 1 1/2 cups water

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This Citrus Brown Sugar-Cured Pork Belly With Kumquat Compote, Dandelion Greens And Fava Beans relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as pork belly, brown sugar, sake and orange. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 2895 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

2895

kcal

Calories

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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