Method | | | | | |
Preheat oven to 500 degrees | | | | |
"Score" top of pork belly in diamond pattern to release fat while cooking |
Season top and bottom of belly with salt and freshly ground black pepper |
Make sure to rub well into all parts of the belly | | | |
Place scored side up in roasting pan, at least 2 inches deep as much fat is released |
Roast for 30 minutes or until golden brown | | | | |
Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and continue roasting for approx 1 hour |
Drain and save fat for other uses | | | | |
Cool belly and portion | | | | | |
Can be reheated in a skillet or hot oven | | | | |
Doughnuts (beignets) | | | | |
Ingredients | Single | | | | |
3 cups lukewarm water | | | | | |
1 cup sugar | | | | | |
2 Tbsp yeast | | | | | |
4 eggs, slightly beaten | | | | | |
2 1/2 tsp. salt | | | | | |
2 cups milk | | | | | |
14 cups bread flour | | | | | |
2 oz. shortening | | | | | |
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confectioners' sugar | | | | | |
oil for frying | | | | | |
Method | | | | | |
Mix water, sugar, and yeast in large bowl./ Let sit for 10 minutes. | | |
In another bowl, beat eggs, salt, and milk. Add to yeast mixture. | | |
Add 6 cups flour to yeast mixture and stir. Add the shortening and stir while adding sufficient |
flour to achieve desired consistency. | | | | |
Knead dough on floured table, then place in greased bowl to rise 2 hours. |
Store in fridge and cut into doughnuts as needed. | | |
Spicy Mayo | | | | | |
Ingredients | Single | | | | |
Mayo | 1C | | | | |
Sriracha sauce | 1/4 C | | | | |
soy sauce | 1T | | | | |
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Method | | | | | |
In a small bowl, mix well the mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce | | |
Mustard greens pesto | | | | |
Ingredients | Single | | | | |
Fresh mustard greens | 1C-packed | | | | |
olive oil | 1/2 C | | | | |
lemon juice | 1/4 C | | | | |
chopped fresh garlic | 1 T | | | | |
Kosher salt | | | | | |
Freshly ground pepper | | | | | |
Method | | | | | |
In a blender, add the first four ingredients. Blend until smooth. | | |
Add more olive oil if need to create the puree. | | | |
Season to taste with salt and pepper | | | | |
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Blackberry mustard | | | | |
Ingredients | Single | | | | |
Blackberry jam | | | | | |
Dijon Mustard | | | | | |
lemon juice | 1tsp | | | | |
kosher salt | | | | | |
Freshly ground black pepper | | | | | |
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Method | | | | | |
Mix equal parts jam and Dijon mustrd in a small bowl | | |
Add lemon juice and slat and pepper to taste | | | |
Can be stored a long time! | | | | |
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