Crackin' Pork Belly with Spinach-Bacon Mash Recipe

Name: Crackin' Pork Belly with Spinach-Bacon Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg Pork Belly, scored; 4 clove garlic, roughly chopped; 1 tbsp Sea salt flakes; 1 tbsp Fennel seeds; 2 tsp Caraway seeds; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 5 large potatoes; 1/2 cup Cooked chopped spinach; 3 Rasher bacon, diced and fried; 1/2 Brown onion, diced and fried; 1 Milk butter salt (for mashing)

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 140*C.
2
In mortar & pestle sea salt, fennel seed, caraway seed, garlic and oil.
3
Grind to a paste and rub into pork skin.
4
Cook for 2 1/2 hours.
5
Pump up to 220*C for a further 30 minutes.
6
Towards the end of cooking pork- get your spuds on the boil and make your mash as you normally would (butter salt milk) fry bacon and onion, cook spinach and mix through mash.
7
Crackling will now be crunchy and delicious.
8
Slice up and serve with mash.
9
Enjoy!

1665

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kg Pork Belly, scored, 4 clove garlic, roughly chopped, 1 tbsp Sea salt flakes, 1 tbsp Fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Crackin' Pork Belly with Spinach-Bacon Mash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crackin' Pork Belly with Spinach-Bacon Mash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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