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Crispy Pork Belly Slices with Cider

Crispy Pork Belly Slices with Cider for the Ultimate Feast

Discover the delightful flavors of Crispy Pork Belly Slices with Cider, a sweet and salty treat that impresses at any meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Culinary
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 kg Pork Belly Can substitute with pork shoulder
For the Sauce
  • 250 ml Dry Cider Can substitute with sweeter apple juice
  • 2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup can be an alternative
  • 4 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce is an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Omit for vegetarian option
  • 1 whole Red Chilli Red pepper flakes can be used instead
  • 2 tbsp Demerara Sugar Brown sugar can be used if unavailable
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour Use gluten-free flour for a GF option
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Roasting tray
  • mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern and pour boiling water over it.
  3. Season generously with salt and pepper then roast the pork belly skin-side up for about 2 hours.
  4. Mix the dry cider, honey, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, chopped red chili, and demerara sugar in a bowl, then add plain flour to thicken.
  5. Weigh the pork belly down with a smaller tray and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  6. Slice the pork belly into portions and coat with the prepared sauce, then refrigerate for another hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F), pour the remaining sauce over the slices, and roast for 30 minutes.
  8. Pan-fry each slice skin-side down until extra crispy for 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure well-scored skin for better crispiness. Use boiling water for seasoning absorption. Refrigerating after saucing enhances flavor.

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