Roast Spiced Pork Belly With Apple Sauce Recipe

Name: Roast Spiced Pork Belly With Apple Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spiced Pork Belly; 3 1/4 kg pork belly (bones removed and scored); 1 cup table salt; 1 tablespoon fennel seed (ground); 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; grapeseed oil (for rubbing); sea salt; Apple Sauce; 6 granny smith apples (peeled cored and sliced); 100 g caster sugar; 75 g rice wine vinegar; 1/2 lemon (juice of)

Servings: persons

Spiced Pork Belly
3 1/4 kg pork belly (bones removed and scored)
1 cup table salt
1 tablespoon fennel seed (ground)
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
grapeseed oil (for rubbing)
sea salt
Apple Sauce
6 granny smith apples (peeled cored and sliced)
100 g caster sugar
75 g rice wine vinegar
1/2 lemon (juice of)

1
Mix the salt and spices together and rub it all over the pork and let is cure for 3 to 4 hours and then wash the pork belly well and dry with paper towels and place in the fridge uncovered for at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 250u00b0C.
3
rub the skin of the pork with some oil and salt and then place the pork on a roasting tray skin side up and cook for 15 minutes.
4
Lower the temperature of the oven to 150C and cook for 45 to 50 minutes to get great crackling pork belly can be finished under the grill/broiler.
5
Remove the pork belly and rest for 15 minutes and then slice pork belly thinly and serve with apple sauce.
6
APPLE SAUCE - Place the sugar and vinegar in a medium size saucepan and bring to the boil and then add the apples and cook until tender and then puree and add the lemon juice and set aside to cool.

2151

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

Carbs

220

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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spiced Pork Belly, 3 1/4 kg pork belly (bones removed and scored), 1 cup table salt, 1 tablespoon fennel seed (ground), and more.

Yes, Roast Spiced Pork Belly With Apple Sauce 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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Roast Spiced Pork Belly With Apple Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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