Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with Fennel and Apple
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with Fennel and Apple is a show-stopping dish that marries tender, flavorful pork with the sweet, aromatic notes of roasted fennel and apple. This melt-in-your-mouth recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, featuring crispy skin and juicy meat that will leave your guests raving for more. Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 large fennel bulb (sliced into wedges)
- 2 medium apples (cored and sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (smashed, skin on)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a roasting pan, spread out the fennel and apple slices evenly.
- Place the pork belly skin-side up on top of the vegetables.
- Scatter smashed garlic around the pork belly and drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and roast for 4 hours, removing the foil during the last hour for crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg