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This [[Slow-roast recipes|slow-roast]] technique produces crisp crunchy [[Crackling|crackling]] and succulent [[Pork|pork]].
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|TotalCalories = 2658
|PortionCalories = 1329
|DatePublished=23rd November 2013
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 2
|Difficulty = 2
|ImageComment = Crispy skin, succulent meat
|TotalTime = 2 hours 45 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 2 hours 30 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Slow roast herby pork belly recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Porktastic!''

5/5 

Tender, tasty and lovely crackeling.

 [[User:TheJudge|The Judge]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| Big handful of [[Sage|sage]], stems discarded
| Big handful of [[Rosemary|rosemary]], stems discarded
| 4 [[Cloves|cloves]] of [[Garlic]], peeled and crushed
| 1 small [[Onion|onion]], chopped
| [[Grated]] [[Zest|zest]] and [[Juice|juice]] of 1 [[Lime|lime]] or [[lemon]]
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| 2 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 500 g joint of [[Pork belly|pork belly]]

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===[[Mise en place]]===
* Preheat the oven to its highest setting - it will be turned down as soon as the meat goes in.
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Image:Slow roast herby pork belly on foil.jpg|Use tin-foil to keep the marinade on
Image:Slow roast herby pork belly marinade.jpg|Marinading
Image:Slow roasted herb pork belly ingredients.jpg|The ingredients
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===Method===

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| Using a [[Food processor|food processor]] with a metal blade attachment or a [[Pestle and mortar|pestle and mortar]], blend the [[Onion|onion]], [[Rosemary|rosemary]], [[Garlic|garlic]], [[Sage|sage]], 1 tablespoon of the [[olive oil]], [[Lime juice|lime juice]] and [[Zest|zest]] into a thickish paste. Season with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]]
| Dry the skin of the joint thoroughly with a clean [[tea-towel]]
| Cut a criss-cross pattern into the skin with a very sharp knife, and try not to totally penetrate the skin. A [[Utility knife]] is ideal for this job.
| Lay the joint out flat, skin side down, on the [[tea-towel]] and cut a criss-cross pattern into the [[Meat|meat]], this time going halfway through the [[Meat|meat]], all over the flesh of the joint. A [[utility knife]] is ideal for this task.
| Rub the paste into the cuts in the [[Meat|meat]] (not the skin)
| If you have the time, leave in to marinate in a cool place for a few hours, or even overnight to let the flavours mingle
| Cover the marinaded meat side with a sheet of [[tin foil]] to stop the marinade falling off and lay the joint on a rack, skin-side-up over a [[roasting tray]] and rub the remaining tablespoons of [[Olive oil|olive oil]] into the skin
| Sprinkle with finely [[Ground|ground]] [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| Place into the oven and '''immediately''' reduce the heat to 220° C (425° F - gas 7) and [[Roast|roast]] for 20 minutes
| Using a kitchen towel, pat off any excess fat that may be gathering on the top of the crackling
| Reduce the heat to 165° C (325° F - gas 3) and [[Roast|roast]] for 1.5 to 2 hours. If it is done after 1.5 hours, it won't hurt to rest in a warm place for the last 30 minutes while other accompaniments continue to cook.
| Rest for 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized chunks
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve hot with [[Apple sauce|apple sauce]] and [[fennel, red onion and orange salad]]. Forget knives and forks, this meal is fingers and napkins!

===Recipe source===
This recipe is based on the way I saw Jamie Oliver cooking pork belly on one of his TV programs, specifically the herby finish and the cooking method; using a very hot oven to start the cooking.
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==See also==
* '''[[Meat cooking time calculator Metric|A comprehensive guide to roast meat cooking times]]''' - give the time you want to carve your roast and we'll give you a timed step by step roasting guide
* [[Slow-roast recipes|Our large selection of slow roast recipes]]
* [[Roast potatoes]]
* [[Roast vegetables]]
* [[Gravy recipes]]
* [[Perfect Yorkshire puddings]]
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