A real foodie favourite
A very economical Cut with sensational flavour - plus that irresistible, golden,crispy Crackling!
Free Range Pork that tastes like what Pork is meant to taste like!
Only Premium Quality, slow maturing Pork
We use only Premium Quality, Free Range, additive-free, slow-maturing Pork which provides the most succulent of rich porky flavours and textures - from farms with impeccable provenance and world class standards of ethical husbandry
Absolutely, totally Free Range Pork
Our Pigs are born outside - and spend almost all their entire lives outdoors in the fresh air, with freedom to roam in large paddocks, rooting around in the sandy soil and playing with their peers.
Distinctly porky flavour and succulence
By growing at a much slower, more natural rate, our Premium Quality Free Range Pork acquires a traditional, distinctly porky flavour and succulence - that has been largely forgotten amongst today's mass produced Pork.
Best low and slow cooked
Cut from the Belly as the name suggests - these tasty and juicy Pork Belly Slices - with the bone taken out - are packed full of flavour and are best low and slow cooked for maximum succulence and of course the crispiest of Cracklings.
Pâtés and Terrines
Also used in mincing for making Sausages - and a traditional Cut for making Pâtes and Terrines
Oriental flavours
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in his excellent The River Cottage Meat Book - also likes them braised with oriental flavours to give meltingly tender meat, served with Noodles
Easy to cook and quick to prepare - our Pork Belly Slices are perfect for pan-frying, griddling, grilling, roasting, stewing or braising - or simply putting on the barbecue
Do have a look at our How to Cook/Related Recipes Tab for some great ways to prepare your Pork Belly Slices
Free Range Pork Belly Slices
A real foodie favourite
A very economical Cut with sensational flavour - plus that irresistible, golden,crispy Crackling!
Free Range Pork that tastes like what Pork is meant to taste like!
Only Premium Quality, slow maturing Pork
We use only Premium Quality, Free Range, additive-free, slow-maturing Pork which provides the most succulent of rich porky flavours and textures - from farms with impeccable provenance and world class standards of ethical husbandry
Absolutely, totally Free Range Pork
Our Pigs are born outside - and spend almost all their entire lives outdoors in the fresh air, with freedom to roam in large paddocks, rooting around in the sandy soil and playing with their peers.
Distinctly porky flavour and succulence
By growing at a much slower, more natural rate, our Premium Quality Free Range Pork acquires a traditional, distinctly porky flavour and succulence - that has been largely forgotten amongst today's mass produced Pork.
Best low and slow cooked
Cut from the Belly as the name suggests - these tasty and juicy Pork Belly Slices - with the bone taken out - are packed full of flavour and are best low and slow cooked for maximum succulence and of course the crispiest of Cracklings.
Pâtés and Terrines
Also used in mincing for making Sausages - and a traditional Cut for making Pâtes and Terrines
Oriental flavours
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in his excellent The River Cottage Meat Book - also likes them braised with oriental flavours to give meltingly tender meat, served with Noodles
Easy to cook and quick to prepare - our Pork Belly Slices are perfect for pan-frying, griddling, grilling, roasting, stewing or braising - or simply putting on the barbecue
Do have a look at our How to Cook/Related Recipes Tab for some great ways to prepare your Pork Belly Slices
Free Range Pork Belly Slices
INGREDIENTS: Free Range Pork
ALLERGEN ADVICE: For Allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see Ingredients in Bold.
Cook thoroughly
Free Range Pork Belly Slices
Fry or griddle
Remove rind and cook slowly, not too fierce, until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes on a thin piece and 8 minutes on a thick chop or steak). Pork has to be cooked through, and a meat thermometer is a very handy thing to have around the kitchen (for pork you want the internal meat temperature to be over 70°C / 158°F+)
Grilling Pork
Place under a hot grill for about 10 minutes each side until golden brown and the flesh is firm but not dry. Pork has to be cooked through, and a meat thermometer is an invaluable thing to have around the kitchen (for pork you want the internal meat temperature to be over 70°C / 158°F+)
Roasting
Make sure the Belly is scored nicely by the butcher, or you can score it yourself. Then pat dry and rub Sea Salt into the scores. Place in a roasting pan scored side up.
Pre heat the oven to 200c, 180c for a fan assisted oven, and blast roast the Belly to get the crackling started. This usually takes 20 minutes. Then add a cup of water, Cider or Apple juice and reduce to 150c for 2 hours for a 2 kg piece, 1 hour 30 mins 1kg piece adding another 30 mins per kg if the Belly is bigger.
Braising (in the oven)
This can also be done in a braising dish with a lid, but add more liquid and maybe some Star Anise, but this time, place in the oven at 160c for the same cooking times but blast the Belly at the end of the braise if you want it to crackle.
Stew (on top of the hob)
Brown meat and add root vegetables (celery, onions, carrots etc) Pork marries well with fruit-such as apple, pineapple etc. Add stock, wine, herbs, bay leaves, and cover. Cook slowly on the hob on a low heat until tender. Just before serving thicken with flour or corn flour.
Barbecue
The temperature of a barbecue is crucial-too hot and the food could burn –too cool and it could result in raw, under cooked meat. Make sure the coals are hot then place meat on to the bars for about 5 Minutes, and then check to see if the meat is burning or too cool, that will give you some idea how long the meat will take to cook.
Usually on a hot barbecue that’s about 7 minutes each side and a moderate barbecue with a lid, about 10 minutes each side. Baste and check regularly. If the barbecue is to hot you can always take the meat off it and close the vents that will slow down the burn. Pork has to be cooked through and a meat thermometer is a very handy utensil to have around the barbecue (for pork you want the internal meat temperature to be over 70°C / 158°F+)
Free Range Pork Belly Slices
Cooking time 8 mins
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Cooking time 1 hr 10 mins