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Latvian Pork Belly with Sauerkraut and Apples
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring slow-roasted pork belly with a tangy sauerkraut and sweet apple stuffing, seasoned with caraway seeds and marjoram. This recipe combines traditional Latvian flavors for a comforting meal.
🧂 Ingrediënten
- 1.5 kg Pork belly(skin on, scored)
- 500 g Sauerkraut(drained)
- 2 medium Apples(peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 large Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Caraway seeds
- 1 tsp Dried marjoram
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 250 ml Water or broth
👨🍳 Instructies
- 1
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
💡 Pro Tips: Ensure oven rack is in the middle position. - 2
In a large bowl, combine the drained sauerkraut, diced apples, chopped onion, caraway seeds, dried marjoram, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the stuffing.
💡 Pro Tips: Taste the sauerkraut and adjust seasoning if needed. - 3
Carefully loosen the scored skin of the pork belly and stuff the sauerkraut and apple mixture evenly underneath.
- 4
Rub the skin of the pork belly with vegetable oil and season generously with salt.
💡 Pro Tips: Using oil helps the skin to crisp up. - 5
Place the stuffed pork belly in a roasting pan. Add the water or broth to the bottom of the pan.
- 6
Roast for 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and the skin is crispy and crackling. If the skin is not crackling enough in the last 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).
💡 Pro Tips: Baste the pork with the pan juices occasionally. - 7
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
- 8
Serve the pork belly with the sauerkraut and apple stuffing, accompanied by roasted potatoes or rye bread.
💡 Pro Tips: The pan juices can be strained and served as a sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra crispy crackling, pat the skin dry with paper towels before rubbing with oil and salt.
- ✓If you don't have caraway seeds, you can omit them or use a pinch of fennel seeds.
- ✓Adjust the amount of sauerkraut and apples to your preference.
✨ Ideeën voor Variaties
Inspiratie voor uw eigen versie van dit recept
- Add a handful of dried cranberries to the stuffing for a touch of tartness.
- Incorporate a finely chopped leek into the stuffing for added flavor.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a side of Latvian mustard.