pork belly

[OnlyWantsOne]

How do you cook yours?

I've got a lovely big bit from the butchers I made him cut the nipples off and had it scored really well.

Tips please!

[CogitoErgoSometimes]

Slowly with apples and prunes.

[sayanything]

Bumping as I'm interested in this too.

[kazzawazzawoo]

I cook it for ages on a low heat, then turn the oven up hot for 20 mins to crisp up the crackling at the end. Delicious.

[OnlyWantsOne]

Do any of you pour boiling water over the skin to open up the scores then dry & rub salt to get amazing crackling?

[kazzawazzawoo]

I don't, just sprinkle salt over

[SillyBub]

I make a pork cassoulet with pork belly

[3littlefrogs]

Chinese pork and eggs with pak choi and rice.
Simmering away as I type.
I put some ribs in for the flavour from the bones.

[Atbeckandcall]

Jamie Oliver has a nice fennel flavoured one. It's very good!

[OnlyWantsOne]

Ack no at fennel

[coffeeinbed]

The delia smith one, where it's cut in cubes and caramelised.
It's lovely, I put finely shredded spring onions on top.

[Atbeckandcall]

Okey dokey, use rosemary instead with oregano, thyme and garlic. Actually this one is better. I must have been having a brain fart

[MyCatLovesMeSometimes]

Jamie Oliver pork belly with rhubarb - very nice.

[Lunaballoon]

This twice cooked method is really good. It also works with other flavourings such as dry cider, star anise and fennel seeds. I usually braise the meat the day before, let it cool in the fridge then fry when needed.

[coffeeinbed]

Luna
That does look good.

i would stick it in the pressure cooker though, for the first cooking.