Irish Pork Belly Gratin
Tender pork belly in a spicy Irish-inspired gratin, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork belly
- ●1 cup, shredded spicy irish cheese blend
- ●1 medium, thinly sliced onion
- ●3 cloves, minced garlic
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons butter
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1/2 cup heavy cream
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the pork belly with salt and black pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the sliced onion over medium heat until caramelized.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and a pinch of salt. Add the butter and mix until a paste forms.
- 6
Add the flour butter paste to the skillet with the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the shredded cheese to the skillet and stir until melted.
- 8
Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, whisking continuously.
- 9
Transfer the pork belly to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon the onion and cheese mixture over the top.
- 10
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 11
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pork is cooked through.
- 12
Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.