I watched a chef I worked with pour tonic water over a pork belly because it was his ‘secret method’ for ensuring crispy crackling, I talked to a home cook about 2 months ago who told me she took her Nicky Clarke hair dryer to the skin just before roasting.. In both cases I was… Read More Pork Belly with Fennel and Thyme
This is one of the all time greats, it’s a French classic and one I have been making for a while but haven’t ever bothered to post…until now. The first time I tried Rillettes it completely knocked me down, it is killer stuff and I mean that in a good way. I simply had… Read More Pork Rillettes
4 AMAZING PORK RECIPES Before I talk about Pork, let me lay cards on tables, I’ve been involved in Pig slaughter…………. I’ve seen first hand what is involved in rearing, fattening and the dispatching of a Pig. I’ve butchered an entire pig from snout to tail so the steps Porky takes to my fork is… Read More 4 of the best from the Pig
Slow cooked Pork belly is one of the wonders of the world, it’s rich, delicious and requires nothing more than your time when it comes to preparation and cooking. I love long slow cooking and I love cuts of meat such as lamb Shank, Beef Cheeks and in this case Pork belly that you give… Read More “Lo ‘n’ Slo” Pork belly with MacIvor’s Armagh Cider
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