Succulent Pork Belly with Plum Infused Sauce
Crispy pork belly with a sweet and tangy plum sauce. A decadent and flavorful dish perfect for special occasions.
Equipment
- Roasting pan, Knife, Cutting board, Small saucepan, Basting brush
Ingredients
- 1 kg pork belly skin scored
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 400 g plums pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Rub pork belly with soy sauce, five-spice powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place pork belly in a roasting pan, skin-side up.
- Roast for 1.
- 5 hours.
- While pork is roasting, combine plums, honey, rice vinegar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and chicken broth in a saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until plums are soft and sauce has thickened.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Increase oven temperature to crisp the skin, roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until skin is crispy and golden.
- Remove pork belly from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice pork belly and serve with plum sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.Wine Advice:
A Gewürztraminer or a light Pinot Noir.Nutrition values
Calories: 550 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 40 g | Sugar: 20 g