Pork Belly with Caramelized Onions
This recipe features succulent pork belly paired with sweet caramelized onions. It's a rich and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Onions - 2 large, thinly sliced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Pork belly - 1 kg
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Season the pork belly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crispy.
- Remove the pork belly from the pan and set it aside. Add the onions to the pan and cook until they are soft and golden.
- Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to the onions and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Return the pork belly to the pan, skin-side up, and nestle it into the onions.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 3 hours, or until the pork belly is tender.
- Let the pork belly rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the caramelized onions.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Calories: 800
- Fat: 60g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Sugar: 10g