Smoked Pork Belly with Juniper Berry Sauce (Kūpināts Cūkgaļas Vēders ar Kadagu Mērci)

Kūpināts Cūkgaļas Vēders ar Kadagu Mērci is a traditional dish from Livonian cuisine, featuring succulent smoked pork belly served with a flavorful juniper berry sauce.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Livonian Livonian Cuisine Pork Belly Juniper Berry Sauce Smoked Meat
Smoked Pork Belly with Juniper Berry Sauce (Kūpināts Cūkgaļas Vēders ar Kadagu Mērci)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg smoked pork belly
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp juniper berries
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sear the smoked pork belly on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the beef broth and juniper berries to the pot. Return the pork belly to the pot and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  4. Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it rest. Strain the sauce and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Slice the pork belly and serve with the juniper berry sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
5g
Protein
25g
Fat
27g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Serving platter Tongs Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the smoked pork belly with juniper berry sauce alongside roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Tips & tricks

For an extra smoky flavor, you can grill the smoked pork belly before serving.

Cost

$20