Succulent sticky and spicy. A BBQ favourite.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
2-3 Pork Belly
500ml Hot water
125ml Tomato Ketchup
50ml Worcestershire Sauce
50g Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
3 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Ground Cumin
METHOD
- If you have a closed BBQ. Light the coals/gas at one end only. Close the lid. If you have an grill BBQ, pre heat your oven to 180°C (We’ll get to the BBQ later)
- In a saucepan, take the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, paprika and cumin. Heat gently, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 5 mins.
- In a baking pan add the water, mixed with 2 tbsp of the glaze you prepared in step 2. Then place the pork belly in the pan and brush with the water mix before covering either with a lid or foil. Place the baking pan in the BBQ at the opposite end to the hot coals. (in the oven if you’re using one)
- Bake slowly for 3 – 4 hrs (2hrs if you’re using an oven) Turn the pork belly every half hour and brush with the remaining glaze. In a BBQ, remove the cover after 2hrs. When cooked they will have a shiny caramelised appearance, and be slightly charred. (If you’re using an oven, after 2 hours remove the belly and place them on a pre heated BBQ grill for 5 mins, turning so that they become slightly charred.)
To serve: Use a sharp knife to cut between the pork belly & transfer to your serving dish. Serve with salad or seasonal vegetables and new potatoes.
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