Baked pork belly

5 servings

150 minutes

Baked pork belly is a dish with a deep history rooted in Russian cuisine. It is a tender meat delicacy infused with the aromas of spices and herbs, creating a rich, piquant flavor with a hint of spiciness. Its uniqueness lies in the long marination that makes the meat incredibly juicy, while roasting reveals all its flavor nuances. This dish is perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and cozy family dinners. The baked belly is served chilled, sliced thinly and accompanied by fresh vegetables, mustard or horseradish to highlight its richness and depth of flavor. This cooking method allows for the full range of aromas to be revealed, turning an ordinary piece of meat into an exquisite gastronomic masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1279.4
• Proteins: 15.7g
• Fats: 135.8g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g

Ingredients

• Pork belly: 1 kg
• Garlic: 1 head
• Ground black pepper: 2 tsp
• Ground paprika: 1 tsp
• Cayenne pepper: 1 tsp
• Salt: 4 tsp
• Parsley leaves: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pork belly into two pieces, sprinkle salt on the meat and skin sides, stack the pieces in a bowl with meat facing meat, and keep in the cold for 3 days.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork belly: 1 kg
   • Salt: 4 teaspoons

2. Peel and chop the garlic, chop the parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Parsley leaves:  to taste

3. Mix garlic, parsley, and all dry ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Parsley leaves:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper: 2 teaspoons
   • Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 4 teaspoons

4. Thoroughly coat the pork belly with the mixture on the meat side, stack the pieces on top of each other again, and tightly tie them with twine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork belly: 1 kg

5. Wrap first in parchment, then in foil. Bake in foil for 90 minutes at 150 degrees, then remove the foil and parchment and bake at 190 degrees for another 30 minutes.

6. Cool down.