Crispy Pork Belly with Cider Pickled Pears

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