It was a gloomy weekend here, with sporadic rain that doesn't do much to lift one's spirit. Nobody felt like going out so I decided to cook this very time consuming dish that I have bookmarked when I first saw it in Wendy's blog (A Table for 2 or more). Of course hers looks so much more delicious than mine. I added some extra herbs like cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamons and cloves for flavour.
Prepared ingredients
All in the pot to be braised for 2 hours
The final result!
Err...too fat! Let the boys eat them, I'll have some of the lean part:P
The meat easily breaks apart and is so tender especially the fatty meat and the skin! Very flavourful I must say.
I baked this sourdough bread to mop up the sauce from the pork dish, mmmm....yummy!
Care to have a slice? :D
Ohh...I love this dish, but I hardly ever have it because of the high fat contents...:(!
ReplyDeleteI am answering YES to your last question. Of course, I'd like to have a slice. Your braised pork belly turned out excellent!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're leaving the fatty part for "the boys." That mean I can get me some?
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, folks, that is one fine-looking belly. Nice work!
what a perfect meal!! I think the flavors of that incredible piece of meat would just make me swoon....sigh....and that lovely sourdough bread, just a meal fit for a king!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for such a glorious post!
Cheers
Dennis
Looks yummy...
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Delphine
Hey, I want to have a piece of sourdough bread to go with the sauce .... think it'll go well with mantou too! Will ask my butcher for a leaner piece of pork when I make this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fine idea Cheah, my intention was to get a lean piece too but the butcher insist the fat one is much tastier!
ReplyDeleteJeannie, I adore pork belly. I don't make it often but I enjoy it when I do. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteGorgeous looking piece of meat!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like a slice, please...and can I wrap around some of that gorgeous Pork Belly!? drooling.
ReplyDeletelooks just as good!!
ReplyDeletewow wow wow!!!The pork belly really make me mouthwatering!Ya please do courier to me the slices of bread and pork belly the next time if you make again :D
ReplyDeleteMy favourite!!! This looks totally mouthwatering!
ReplyDeleteOh yummm!! I have not had pork belly in so long and this is the perfect antidote to a gloomy day! So sorry to be away from the internet last week (traveling for work), but slowly catching up :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a delicious and less gloomy week ahead!
serve with mantau also good.
ReplyDeleteOh my tummy is growling. You just have to say pork belly and I'm there! Looks so tender too, mmmm.
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteoh, the pork belly looks absolutely scrumptious! very nice!
ReplyDeleteThe pork belly looks wonderful but like you, I'll probably leave it to the boys and pick on the leaner parts. That's a beautiful loaf of bread. I can efinitely handle that :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and delicious !
ReplyDeleteHappy holiday seasons to you and your love one.
Hi Jeannie, Yes, I'd love some bread, sourdough bread is my favorite kind. I love that tasty looking pork belly too. I will have to try this one day when I have some extra time!
ReplyDelete-Gina-
I can't handle fat. I always opt for lean. This does look like a fabulous meal. Your bread looks wonderful too! I'll take a great big slice!
ReplyDeleteSourdough bread and braised pork sounds so delicious right now. Perfect comfort food. Thanks for sharing another great meal with me. I love cooking time-consuming meals on bad-weather days. I hope you are having a week of family, friends and love!
ReplyDeletePork belly has become really popular here in the San Francisco area...it looks so decadent. And your bread looks delicious!
ReplyDeletePork belly is a little too fatty for me, but I can imagine that the meat is scrumptious, especially with homemade bread that soaks up all the wonderful juices.
ReplyDeleteHappiest holiday best wishes to you and your family.
I'd love a slice of your beautiful bread! And some of the lean pork to go with it please! Delicious!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried pork belly; I am not a great meat eater, but I love carbs and the crust on that bread really got my attention! Yum! I would have several slices with the meat sauce, yes!
ReplyDeleteWow the meat look so tender! Mmmm. And your sourdough bread is just gorgeous. I'd seriously want to eat the whole loaf it looks SO delicious! :) I'm so glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so soft and yummy! Your bread looks great too. Would love to have a slice to dip into the juice of the braised pork.
ReplyDeleteI want this in my belly. Now. Looks so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you folks, for visiting and leaving your sweet comments...hope you enjoy your holiday:D
ReplyDeleteJeannie, what a tasty dish...I love pork belly, specially this way.
ReplyDeleteGod that looks gorgeous dear...Mind if i have a plate full??!!:)
ReplyDeleteMerry X'mas to you and you family dear...
Dr.Sameena@
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i only seen that in wendy's blog recently and also bookmarked that. Yours look very appetising too, great job, Jeannie!
ReplyDeleteWow I love everything.. looks so so yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannie-WHAT a meal! That pork! That bread! Amazing! I wish you a wonderful Christmas! Hugs from me!
ReplyDeleteLora
holy cow... talk about decadent. the bread looks awesome too.
ReplyDeleteClever fusion! sourdough with braised pork belly.. I like it! And the tau yu bak looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I would love a piece, but I know I'm too late to the table to get any! Your bread is gorgeous too. I wish I could bake like you do!
ReplyDeleteAll your food looks delicious! Happy New Year :).
ReplyDeleteWahhh so fatty! lols! but only with the fats you can get the flavours so when my mum cook stuffs like this she would boil it with a separate fat and lean meat(with a lil fats), so can discard the fats, lol
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