Dan Barber's Pork Belly

A luxurious preparation of pork belly that's cured and slow-cooked overnight in rich chicken stock until tender, finished with a crispy sear. Perfect for special occasions.

8 servings
79 hr 35 min

Ingredients

  • ½ piece pork belly (approximately 6 lbs)
  • 2 cups cure mix
  • 2 quarts rich chicken stock

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rub the pork belly with the dry cure and refrigerate for 3 days.

    4320 min

  2. 2.

    On day 3, rinse the pork belly and place in a casserole pan as close to the size of the belly as possible. Preheat the oven to 200°F.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Cover belly with rich chicken stock and cover pan. Place in oven and cook overnight, about 7 hours.

    420 min

  4. 4.

    Remove belly from braising liquid, drain, and cut into serving pieces. To serve, sear the fat side of the belly until crispy.

    20 min