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Pork belly doughnut from the Stone table

Matthew Sganga shares the recipe for the dish that was voted the best dish at the Charlotte Magazine Best Restaurants Party

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Roast Pork Belly
IngredientsSingle
Uncooked pork belly/skin off5lbs
kosher salt
Black pepper
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)
IngredientsSingle
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
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
IngredientsSingle
Mayo1C
Sriracha sauce1/4 C
soy sauce1T
Method
In a small bowl, mix well the mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce
Mustard greens pesto
IngredientsSingle
Fresh mustard greens1C-packed
olive oil1/2 C
lemon juice1/4 C
chopped fresh garlic1 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
Blackberry mustard
IngredientsSingle
Blackberry jam
Dijon Mustard
lemon juice1tsp
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
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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