👨‍🍳 Instruktioner

1. 1

   Prepare the pork belly: If the skin is not already scored, score it in a diamond pattern about 1 cm deep. This helps with crackling. Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels.

   💡 Proffstips: Scoring the skin deeply is crucial for achieving crispy crackling.
2. 2

   Make the stuffing: In a bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint (if using), crumbled sirene (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

   💡 Proffstips: Ensure the stuffing is well-seasoned, as it will be the primary flavor inside the pork.
3. 3

   Stuff the pork belly: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the flesh side of the pork belly, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the pork belly tightly, starting from one of the longer sides, to enclose the stuffing.

   💡 Proffstips: Roll tightly to prevent the stuffing from escaping during cooking.
4. 4

   Secure the roll: Tie the rolled pork belly securely with kitchen twine at intervals of about 2-3 cm to maintain its shape during roasting.

   💡 Proffstips: Use sturdy kitchen twine and tie knots firmly.
5. 5

   Prepare for roasting: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Place the rolled pork belly on a wire rack set inside a roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the skin generously with coarse sea salt.

   💡 Proffstips: The coarse salt helps to draw out moisture from the skin, leading to crispier crackling.
6. 6

   Slow roast: Roast for 2.5 hours at 160°C (320°F).

7. 7

   Crisp the crackling: Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (430°F) and roast for another 30 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

   💡 Proffstips: If the crackling isn't crisping evenly, you can carefully turn up the heat or use the broiler for a few minutes, watching closely.
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   Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and tender result.