German-Style Pork Belly Bake
A hearty, comforting German-inspired pork belly dish, slow-cooked to perfection. The creamy sauce and tender meat make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 kg pork bellyskin removed
- ●2 tablespoons midnight oilor vegetable oil
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1 medium onionpeeled and sliced
- ●2 medium carrotpeeled and sliced
- ●2 medium potatopeeled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Season the pork belly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat.
- 4
Sear the pork belly until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
- 6
Add the sliced onion, carrot, and potato to the pan and cook until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
- 8
Return the pork belly to the pan and cover with a lid.
- 9
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.
- 10
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Serve the pork belly with the vegetables and sauce spooned over the top.