Roast lovers, gather around! This delightful dish of Slow Cooked Pork Belly paired with Boulangère Potatoes is a culinary masterpiece that brings warmth and comfort to any dining table. The pork belly is cooked low and slow, resulting in tender meat and crispy crackling, while the boulangère potatoes offer a lighter alternative to traditional dauphinoise, infused with flavors of onions and stock. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooked Pork Belly
- 1.5 kg pork belly (with skin)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 apples (sliced)
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 500 ml chicken stock
For the Boulangère Potatoes
- 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 300 ml vegetable or chicken stock
- 750 g onions (finely sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely sliced)
- 50 g unsalted butter (diced)
- Fresh thyme (to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grocery List
- Pork belly
- Sea salt
- Fresh thyme
- Apples
- Onions
- Garlic
- Fennel seeds
- Chicken stock
- Maris Piper potatoes
- Vegetable or chicken stock
- Unsalted butter
Cooking Costs
The estimated cost for this recipe varies by location but generally ranges from $25 to $35, depending on the quality of ingredients purchased.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
Instructions
Preparing the Pork Belly
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 170°C (325°F).
- Prepare the Pork: Boil water and pour it over the pork skin to help with crackling. Pat dry and score the skin.
- Seasoning: Rub salt and thyme into the scored skin. Place sliced apples, onions, minced garlic, and fennel seeds in a roasting pan.
- Add Stock: Pour chicken stock over the vegetables in the pan.
- Roasting: Place the pork belly on a rack above the vegetables in the oven. Roast for about 3 hours until tender.
Making Boulangère Potatoes
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a pan, melt butter over medium heat, add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Layer Ingredients: In a greased baking dish, layer slices of potatoes and sautéed onions, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add Stock: Pour vegetable or chicken stock over the layered potatoes.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for about 50–60 minutes at 180°C (350°F) until tender. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes to crisp up the top.
Serving Suggestions
Carve the pork belly into thick slices and serve alongside boulangère potatoes. A dollop of apple sauce complements this dish beautifully.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: Approximately 600 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 30g
Tips & Notes
- For extra crispy crackling, increase oven temperature to grill mode for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Boulangère potatoes can be prepared ahead of time; simply reheat before serving.
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This slow-cooked pork belly with boulangère potatoes is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together around the table. Enjoy every bite!
