Jessica Brook knows winter comfort food. Here, she puts pork belly in the spotlight with a supporting cast of classic Italian flavours.
38 pork belly recipes that achieve perfection
Make it a crispy crackling weekend with these roasted and braised pork belly recipes.
Nothing says summer flavours quite like this sticky pork belly with pineapple salsa recipe
Lucy shares her take on the classic pork and pineapple flavour combo.
Scallops and crispy pork belly with pickled eschalot
“Cooked properly, scallops are one of the best molluscs around; they’re so versatile. Just don’t overcook them – go on the medium-to-rare side.” – Adam D'Sylva
Pork belly, guanciale and porcini polpette (Italian meatballs)
Jessica Brook shares her Italian meatball recipe, sure to satisfy any belly.
Northern Thai pork belly curry
"Try this slow-cooked pork belly curry with its dark, rich, slightly sweet and tangy sauce spiked with ginger and there’s no turning back – you’ll be hooked."
Filipino roasted pork belly with cherry palapa
“I chose this dish because it’s a play on a Serai dish, but with a lovely Christmas twist. We’re replacing pineapple with beautiful summer cherries to give it an amazing fresh kick." – Ross Magnaye
Crispy pork belly with sauerkraut and thyme
One-pan crispy pork belly? Yep. You'll have to begin this recipe one day ahead, but it's totally worth it.
Pork belly and chickpea tagine
Begin this recipe at least 7 hours ahead.
Pork belly 'osso buco' with saffron gnocchi
“This is a take on the veal shank favourite. I like a nice golden crust on the pork belly before braising." – Shannon Bennett.
Crisp pork belly with black bean sauce
Black bean sauce? Need we say more. This hearty and downright delicious pork dish will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Brined pork belly with farro salad and plum sauce
What's Christmas without a tasty pork dish fringed with crackling?
Maple caramel pork belly skewers
Maple syrup is the secret ingredient in this Asian-style caramel, putting a flavoursome twist on sweet and sour pork. This recipe is an extract from our new cookbook delicious. daily (HarperCollins, $45), out October 30.
Sweet and sour pork belly and pineapple skewers
Pork belly barbecue skewers. Need we say more?
Pork belly with apples and pears
There's no greater combination than pork and apple.
Roast pork with herby potato
Does it get any more heartwarming than roast pork and potatoes? The ultimate comfort food. This recipe is an extract from Gill Meller's new book, Gather, available nationally now.