Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of crispy pork belly slices infused with sweet apple cider. This dish features a mouthwatering contrast between golden, crackling skin and tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, these slices are sure to become a cherished favorite, elevating any occasion and leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 cup apple cider (fresh-pressed)
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Generously rub salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs all over the pork belly.
- Pour apple cider into a roasting pan until it just covers the bottom.
- Place the seasoned pork belly in the pan on top of the cider.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg