Enjoy this recipe from the Epcot International Festival of the Arts.
Serves 4
PORK BELLY
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 pounds pork belly
2 teaspoons olive oil
TOMATO JAM
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound plum tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
SOUS VIDE EGG
4 large eggs
ROMAINE PURÉE
1/2 cup frozen spinach leaves, thawed
3/4 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
HERB CRUMB
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
GARNISH
Dijon mustard
Micro basil, optional
FOR PORK BELLY:
- Mix salt, sugar, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Rub all sides of pork belly with salt mix. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Place pork belly, skin side down, in hot oil and cook for 2 minutes, or until browned. Turn pork belly and cook other side until browned. Move to a baking pan.
- Wrap pork belly in parchment paper and foil. Bake in the pan for 3 hours.
- Remove from oven, unwrap and slice pork belly into 8 (2-ounce) slices.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Cook pork belly slices for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Keep warm until ready to serve.
FOR TOMATO JAM:
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add garlic and tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and stir until brown sugar dissolves. Add salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes, until thick and reduced by 3/4. Keep warm until ready to serve.
FOR SOUS VIDE EGG:
- Preheat water to 145°F in a sous vide machine (or see poached egg instructions below). Add eggs and cook for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes.
- Peel eggs and place in a bowl until ready to serve.
FOR ROMAINE PURÉE:
- Remove excess liquid from thawed spinach by wrapping in tea towel or paper towels and squeezing.
- Place spinach, romaine lettuce, mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt into food processor. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
FOR HERB CRUMB:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place panko bread crumbs on baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
- Place toasted bread crumbs and Italian seasoning into food processor and pulse until fine.
TO SERVE:
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of romaine purée down left side of a serving plate. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of herb crumb over purée.
- Squeeze a thin line of Dijon mustard from top right side of plate to top left side.
- Place 2 pieces of pork belly in center. Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato jam on each end of pork belly. Place 1 egg on top of pork belly.
- Garnish with micro basil, if desired.
Cook’s Note: If you don’t have a sous vide machine, just soft-boil the eggs on the stovetop. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water one at a time. Cook 6 minutes (set a timer!). Transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes to make them easier to peel.
What to drink: Try a smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens.
The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.
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