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recipe slow cooked caramelized pork belly
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe transforms beef belly into a show-stopping centerpiece with a long, slow cooking process and a vibrant pomegranate glaze. The result is incredibly tender beef with a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor profile.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 kg (3 lb 4 oz) Beef Belly, Skin On: Choose well-marbled belly for tenderness.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil: For seasoning adhesion and browning.
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Sea Salt: Enhances flavor and draws out moisture.
- ½ tbsp (7.5 g) Black Pepper: Freshly ground for robust flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced: Adds savory base flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Ginger, Grated: Adds warm, spicy, and citrusy notes.
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Soy Sauce: Contributes umami and saltiness.
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Dark Brown Sugar: Adds molasses-like sweetness.
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Pomegranate Molasses: Key ingredient for tangy flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Honey: (Optional) For extra gloss.
- ½ tsp (2 g) Chili Flakes: Adds subtle heat.
- ¼ cup (30 g) Pistachios, Toasted: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- 2 tbsp (8 g) Cilantro, Chopped: Adds fresh, herbaceous notes.
Instructions
- Prepare Beef Belly: Score skin in a cross-hatch pattern and pat dry.
- Season Meat: Rub with oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger; rest for 15 minutes.
- Initial Roast: Roast skin-side up at 150°C (300°F) for 3 hours, basting hourly.
- Make Glaze: Simmer pomegranate molasses, soy sauce, sugar, honey, and chili flakes until thickened.
- Crisp Skin: Brush with glaze and roast at 220°C (425°F) for 15-20 minutes.
- Rest & Slice: Rest for 10 minutes, then slice into 2-cm (¾-inch) pieces.
- Serve & Garnish: Arrange slices, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with pistachios and cilantro.
Notes
For the crispiest skin, ensure the beef belly is thoroughly dried before scoring and seasoning. Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 200g
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg