Pork belly with apple and cinnamon sauce

10 servings

90 minutes

Pork belly with apple and cinnamon sauce is a true gastronomic art that combines the juiciness of meat with the refined aroma of fruits and spices. This recipe, rooted in European cuisine, is especially popular in the autumn season when apples reach their sweetness and cinnamon adds a warm, spicy note. The belly, baked with a crispy crust, absorbs the subtle aroma of garlic and lemon, creating a rich flavor profile. The sauce made from stewed apples and cinnamon adds a delicate sweet-sour note that harmonizes with the meat. The dish is perfect for a festive dinner and can be served with potatoes or seasonal vegetables. Skillfully balancing textures and aromas, it leaves an unforgettable impression and provides a sense of coziness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1135
• Proteins: 20.6g
• Fats: 115.3g
• Carbohydrates: 7.3g

Ingredients

• Pork belly: 2 kg
• Sea salt: 50 g
• Lemon juice: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Vegetable oil: 5 tbsp
• Apple: 3 pc
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Water: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Make cuts on the skin. They should be deep enough not to reach the meat, otherwise it will burn. Make the cuts on the skin about one centimeter apart.

2. Transfer the meat to a baking dish. Generously rub the skin with sea salt, add grated garlic and lemon juice on top. Then drizzle the skin with vegetable oil and spread it over the entire surface with your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt: 50 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 5 tablespoon

3. Place the brisket in the oven on convection mode at 220 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

4. After 25 minutes, the skin will start to brown intensively. The temperature setting needs to be changed: set it for 1.5 hours at 140 degrees in convection mode.

5. Prepare the sauce. Cut the apples into medium wedges, peel and core them, place in a pot, add water (3-4 tablespoons), cover with a lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes. The apples should become soft (they are ready when they start sticking to the bottom).

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 3 pieces
   • Water: 4 tablespoons

6. Final stage of meat preparation. Put it back at 220 degrees for 15 minutes to give the crust a finishing touch.

7. The apples are ready. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to them. Meanwhile, the meat can be taken out of the oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

8. Serve with apples as a side dish.