The luscious fat of pork belly plays harmony with the acid of raw apple cider vinegar. Singing backup are garlic and ginger. This dish is a catchy tune, and you’ll want to hear it over and over again.

Braised Pork Belly

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• Author: Anna Franklin

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Description

• 1 ½ lb pork belly
• 2 green onions, cut into large pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 ginger pieces about the size of a thumb
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

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Ingredients

1. Cut the pork belly into strips about 3 inches thick. Roll each strip up into a spiral and tie off with butcher’s twine.
2. Place inside a gallon-size Ziplock bag and add the rest of the ingredients. Seal the bag trying to get out as much air as possible. Give the bag a good shake making sure all the ingredients are evenly covering the pork.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.
4. Once the pork belly is done marinating, place the entire contents of the bag into a crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours.
5. Once the meat is tender, strain the juices into a sauce pot and reduce it by half, creating a thick glaze. Drizzle with glaze before serving.
6. Serve this pork with your favorite vegetable; we used fresh peas and radishes.

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Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Story by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
Dinnerware courtesy of Blue Pheasant

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