Midnight Pork Belly Bake
A savory, slow-cooked pork belly dish with a creamy sauce, perfect for a cold evening. This traditional British recipe is a must-try for pork lovers.
Ingredients
- ●1 kg pork belly
- ●2 tbsp midnight oilor vegetable oil
- ●1 large onionfinely chopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ●2 tbsp honey
- ●250ml creamy tomato sauce
- ●2 sprigs fresh thymechopped
- ● salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F).
- 2
Cut the pork belly into a large piece and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat. Sear the pork belly until browned on all sides.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 5
Add the apple cider vinegar, honey, and creamy tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- 6
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 7
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with chopped thyme. Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.