Pan Seared Pork Belly Recipe

Name: Pan Seared Pork Belly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Berkshire pork belly (about 3 pounds); 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or butter; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 2 whole star anise; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; chicken stock; juice of 1/2 orange

Servings: persons

1
Day 1: Grind together the black peppercorns, fennel seed, coriander seed and star anise. Mix with cinnamon, salt and sugar. Rub all over the pork belly. Place in a Ziploc bag, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
2
Day 2: Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
3
Remove belly from bag, rinse off most of the rub and pat dry. Place in a shallow baking dish slightly larger than the belly, fat side up. Add stock to come half-way up the sides of the belly. Cover dish tightly with foil. Place in oven and braise for 3 hours.
4
Remove pan from oven and let belly cool in braising liquid for about an hour. (Or chill the whole thing overnight.)
5
Cut belly into desired portions.
6
Heat pan with bacon drippings. When pan is hot, place belly fat side down and sear until nicely browned and crispy. Turn and quickly sear other side. Remove to serving dishes and keep warm.
7
Deglaze pan with 1/4 cup of the braising liquid and juice from half of an orange. Let thicken slightly. Spoon sauce over belly and serve.
8
Great with simple sides like creamy mashed potatoes and buttered corn.

153

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Fat

Carbs

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Berkshire pork belly (about 3 pounds), 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or butter, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon fennel seed, and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Pork Belly 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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Pan Seared Pork Belly

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