Smoked Pork Belly with Lingonberry Sauce (Kūpināta cūkgaļas riba ar pīlādzēm)

This traditional Latvian recipe for Kūpināta cūkgaļas riba ar pīlādzēm, or Smoked Pork Belly with Lingonberry Sauce, is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Latvian Latvian Cuisine Pork Belly Lingonberry Sauce Smoked Meat
Smoked Pork Belly with Lingonberry Sauce (Kūpināta cūkgaļas riba ar pīlādzēm)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg smoked pork belly
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup lingonberries
  • 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the smoked pork belly to the pot and brown on all sides.
  3. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and add the lingonberries. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover the pot and let the pork belly simmer for 2 hours, or until tender.
  5. Once the pork belly is cooked, remove it from the pot and slice it into portions.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the lingonberry sauce in the pot until smooth.
  7. Serve the sliced pork belly with the lingonberry sauce drizzled on top.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Large pot Immersion blender

Tools

Chef's knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kūpināta cūkgaļas riba ar pīlādzēm with a side of mashed potatoes and a crisp green salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra smoky flavor, you can also grill the smoked pork belly before simmering it in the lingonberry sauce.

Cost

$20