Sichuan Spiced Pork Belly
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
Recipe preparation
1kg Single Rib Belly pork
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For the Rub:
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2 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorn
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1 1⁄2 tbsp. Chili powder
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2 tsp. Cooking Oil
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1 1⁄2 tbsp. Ground Sichuan pepper
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1 1⁄2 tbsp. Cumin powder
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2 tsp. Salt
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2 piece Bay leaf
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In the kitchen:
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the ingredients for the rub.
- Apply the rub all over the Pork belly and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Take the Pork belly out of the refrigerator and pat dry with a paper towel. Then leave it out for 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
At the barbecue:
- 1 Preheat grill to 220°C for 15 minutes with the lid down.
- If using a charcoal grill, place a drip tray between the briquettes on the charcoal grate. For gas grills place the Pork belly on a roasting rack and shield.
- Place the Pork belly over indirect heat.
- Close the lid and cook for 90 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 71ºC.