Pembrokeshire Pork Belly With Cider Sauce

Pembrokeshire Pork Belly with Cider Sauce is a traditional dish from the beautiful coastal region of Pembrokeshire, known for its delicious cuisine and fresh local ingredients.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Pembrokeshire Pork Cider
Pembrokeshire Pork Belly With Cider Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg pork belly, skin on
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 500ml dry cider
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Score the pork belly skin and season with salt. Place the pork belly, skin side up, in a roasting pan.
  3. Scatter the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic around the pork belly in the roasting pan.
  4. Pour the cider and chicken stock into the pan. Cover the pan with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.
  5. Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 220°C (430°F), and roast for another 30 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  6. Transfer the pork belly to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. While the pork is resting, strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and add honey and mustard. Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
  8. Serve the sliced pork belly with the cider sauce and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
30g

Supplies

Roasting pan Foil Saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pembrokeshire Pork Belly with Cider Sauce alongside roasted vegetables and a glass of chilled cider for a delightful meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy skin, you can rub the pork belly skin with salt and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.

Cost

$25