Pork Belly with Sage

This Pork Belly with Sage dish is a delightful fusion of Indian flavors and Paleo principles, featuring tender, crispy pork belly infused with aromatic sage. Perfectly grilled and seasoned, it offers a rich and savory experience that transports your taste buds to a backyard BBQ in India.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 400 grams
• Fresh sage leaves - 10 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Coconut aminos - 2 tablespoons
• Ghee - 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
2. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
3. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, grated ginger, coconut aminos, ghee, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
4. Rub the marinade all over the pork belly, making sure to get it into the scored skin. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
5. Place the marinated pork belly on a baking tray, skin side up, and roast in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes, until tender.
6. In the last 10 minutes of roasting, increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) to crisp up the skin.
7. While the pork belly is cooking, chop the sage leaves finely and set aside.
8. Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. Sprinkle the chopped sage over the sliced pork belly and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 45 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats for energy and hormone production.

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