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Paprika Spiced Pork Belly

Name: Paprika Spiced Pork Belly
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1½ kg. pork belly in one piece, rind on, well scored; 1 tablesp. smoked paprika; 1 teasp. salt; 4 tablesp. olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teasp. smoked paprika; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 tablesp. fresh coriander; 1 red chilli, chopped; Salt and black pepper

This flavoursome and cost-effective recipe is best served in thick slices with a spoonful of delicious dressing.

6 people

2 h

Nutrition per serving

kcal

658kcal
protein

51g
iron

1.3mg

Ingredients

- 1½ kg. pork belly in one piece, rind on, well scored
- 1 tablesp. smoked paprika
- 1 teasp. salt
- 4 tablesp. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teasp. smoked paprika
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablesp. fresh coriander
- 1 red chilli, chopped
- Salt and black pepper

Main

- 1½ kg. pork belly in one piece, rind on, well scored
- 1 tablesp. smoked paprika
- 1 teasp. salt
- 4 tablesp. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teasp. smoked paprika
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablesp. fresh coriander
- 1 red chilli, chopped
- Salt and black pepper

Set the oven 180ºC (350Fº) Gas Mark 4. Place the pork on a rack in a roasting tin. Mix the smoked paprika and salt together. Spread it over the rind and meat.

Place the pork in the hot oven for 2 hours approximately. If you are barbecuing, finish on the hot barbecue for the last half hour.

To make the dressing - heat the olive oil, add the garlic and allow the garlic to just turn golden – no more, tip the oil and garlic into the processor.

Add the smoked paprika, scallions, coriander, chilli and whiz for a minute, taste for seasoning.

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Set the oven 180ºC (350Fº) Gas Mark 4. Place the pork on a rack in a roasting tin. Mix the smoked paprika and salt together. Spread it over the rind and meat.

Place the pork in the hot oven for 2 hours approximately. If you are barbecuing, finish on the hot barbecue for the last half hour.

To make the dressing - heat the olive oil, add the garlic and allow the garlic to just turn golden – no more, tip the oil and garlic into the processor.

Add the smoked paprika, scallions, coriander, chilli and whiz for a minute, taste for seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the pork in thick slices with a spoonful of the dressing. Very good with potato wedges cooked in the oven with the pork, season the wedges with a sprinkling of smoked paprika and salt - delicious