Pork Belly: Braised Bacon, Crispy Pork Skins

Recently we’ve been working with uncured pork belly in the kitchen a little more than usual, with some great results. I start with cutting the pork belly down into several manageable pieces, then carefully remove the skin from the pork belly.  I try to leave as much fat as possible on the belly, since that means there will be less to remove later from the … Continue reading Pork Belly: Braised Bacon, Crispy Pork Skins

Braised Pork Belly with Cherry Corn Bread Pudding, Braised Collard Greens

This was an outstanding dish that we prepared in honor of the New Year, with collard greens and bacon as two of the traditional items that are enjoyed in hopes of achieving good fortune and health in the coming year. The pork belly was cured with barbecue spices before cooking sous vide.  It was then chilled, portioned and scored for service. Continue reading Braised Pork Belly with Cherry Corn Bread Pudding, Braised Collard Greens