kaptainrob
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Twice cooked pork belly was inspired by 2 stunning meals I had nearly 20 years apart and despite finding similar complex recipes I literally dreamed this one up at 3am ... yep, wide awake and thinking about food!
Ingredients:
500g piece of lean pork belly - skin scored like this
1 x star anise
3 bay leaves
2 Tblsp light soy
2 Tsp salt
>>> and for the marinade
light soy
garlic
ginger
honey or palm sugar
Step 1:-
a./To a large covered pot, add sufficient water to cover and allow for evaporation, salt, soy, star anise, and bay leaves.
b./Boil (rapid boil, not simmer) the whole belly piece for 1.5 hrs, or until a bamboo skewer slides easily thru the thickest part.
c./Remove from pot and allow to cool.
[Broth may be used to cook root vegetables, and later as a soup on its own or as a base - after chilling and skimming off fat]
Step 2:-
a./ Finely grate 1 - 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger, chop equal amount of garlic and mix with a Tblsp of light soy and Tsp of honey or palm sugar.
b./ With very sharp knife, slice pork belly into 10mm thick slices and spread on a tray or plate. Spoon marinade all over the meat and allow to sit until ready to cook.
Step 3:- Preheat grill and cook pork slices on wire rack with tray to catch juices - adjust height so that the meat heats without burning and juices caramelise.
Turn slices to brown both sides - about 7 minutes each side.
Serve immediately.
[Alternate 2nd cooking method: brown on a medium hot bbq plate, turning frequently. If for a party, pre-cut slices into cubes for easy turning/serving.]
Ingredients:
500g piece of lean pork belly - skin scored like this
1 x star anise
3 bay leaves
2 Tblsp light soy
2 Tsp salt
>>> and for the marinade
light soy
garlic
ginger
honey or palm sugar
Step 1:-
a./To a large covered pot, add sufficient water to cover and allow for evaporation, salt, soy, star anise, and bay leaves.
b./Boil (rapid boil, not simmer) the whole belly piece for 1.5 hrs, or until a bamboo skewer slides easily thru the thickest part.
c./Remove from pot and allow to cool.
[Broth may be used to cook root vegetables, and later as a soup on its own or as a base - after chilling and skimming off fat]
Step 2:-
a./ Finely grate 1 - 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger, chop equal amount of garlic and mix with a Tblsp of light soy and Tsp of honey or palm sugar.
b./ With very sharp knife, slice pork belly into 10mm thick slices and spread on a tray or plate. Spoon marinade all over the meat and allow to sit until ready to cook.
Step 3:- Preheat grill and cook pork slices on wire rack with tray to catch juices - adjust height so that the meat heats without burning and juices caramelise.
Turn slices to brown both sides - about 7 minutes each side.
Serve immediately.
[Alternate 2nd cooking method: brown on a medium hot bbq plate, turning frequently. If for a party, pre-cut slices into cubes for easy turning/serving.]
