Indulge in the perfect pairing of Crispy Pork Belly with Cider Pickled Pears. The pork bellys golden, crackling skin complements the sweet and tangy flavor of the cider pickled pears, creating a dish thats both delicious and visually stunning.
Ingredients:
- 1
- 5 kg pork belly, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 220C 430F
Score the pork belly skin in a crisscross pattern
Rub the skin with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder
Place the pork belly on a wire rack in a roasting pan
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes
Reduce the oven temperature to 180C 350F and continue roasting for 1
5 to 2 hours or until the pork belly is crispy and cooked through
While the pork is roasting, combine pears, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan
Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the pears are pickled
Allow to cool
Once the pork is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into serving portions
Serve the crispy pork belly slices with cider pickled pears, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs
Enjoy the delightful combination of crispy pork and tangy pickled pears