Fennel Rubbed Pork Belly With Dill Relish Recipe

Name: Fennel Rubbed Pork Belly With Dill Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None Dill Relish; 1 cup roughly chopped dill; 2/3 cup roughly chopped mint leaves; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp rinsed baby capers; 1 tbsp roughly chopped pickles; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced; None None Fennel Rubbed Pork; 2 1/4 lb piece boneless pork belly; 1 None large garlic clove; 1 tsp fennel seeds; None None Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad; 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 9 oz cherry tomatoes (about 1 2/3 cups), halved; 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves; None None Lemon juice, to taste; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

None None Dill Relish
1 cup roughly chopped dill
2/3 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp rinsed baby capers
1 tbsp roughly chopped pickles
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
None None Fennel Rubbed Pork
2 1/4 lb piece boneless pork belly
1 None large garlic clove
1 tsp fennel seeds
None None Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
9 oz cherry tomatoes (about 1 2/3 cups), halved
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
None None Lemon juice, to taste
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1
For the Dill Relish: Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth; reserve chilled.
2
For the Pork Belly: Preheat an outdoor grill on high. Using a sharp knife, score pork belly at 1/3-inch intervals in a criss-cross pattern.
3
Using a mortar and pestle, pound garlic and fennel seeds together until a smooth paste forms. Mix in oil. Rub paste all over pork and season to taste.
4
Grill pork, skin-side down, 15 minutes, until crisp and lightly charred. Reduce heat to medium. Cover with grill hood or baking tray and cook a further 15 minutes. Flip pork and cook, covered, a further 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Rest 15 minutes.
5
For the salad: Toss chickpeas, tomatoes and parsley leaves with lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil.
6
Cut pork into slices and serve with dill relish and salad.

956

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None Dill Relish, 1 cup roughly chopped dill, 2/3 cup roughly chopped mint leaves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Fennel Rubbed Pork Belly With Dill Relish 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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Fennel Rubbed Pork Belly With Dill Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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