Meltingly Tender Pork Belly: A Secret Recipe from a Spanish Butcher

Discover the secret to making pork belly so tender it melts in your mouth, thanks to a trick shared by a Spanish butcher. This recipe combines the rich flavors of pork belly with the aromatic touch of light wheat beer and herbs, resulting in a dish that’s both succulent and full of depth. Paired with perfectly seasoned potatoes and a refreshing side salad, this meal is sure to impress. Let’s dive into this mouth-watering recipe.

Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Pork Belly:

• 2 pounds (700g) pork belly
• 1 bottle (500 ml) light wheat beer
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 onions, cut into half rings
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Herbs from France (Herbes de Provence)
• Sweet peppers
• 1 bottle (500 ml) light wheat beer (for simmering)

For the Potatoes:

• 2 pounds boiled potatoes, cut as shown in the video
• 3-4 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• Vegetable fat
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red onion, chopped
• Pickle, chopped
• Dill and parsley, chopped
• Cucumber, chopped
• Parsley, chopped
• Sour cream (additional for serving)
• Salt (for seasoning)

Directions

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