Oven-Baked Pork Belly in Foil

A very tasty and aromatic meat dish without much hassle or worry! Undercut is meat with layers of fat, along with the skin, cut from the bottom of a pork carcass. I sometimes make a roll from a thin undercut, and in our family it’s customary to boil a taller undercut, and when cooled, when it’s ready, coat it with a mixture of spices. My mother-in-law makes a more dietary dish — cooked in a double boiler or in a water bath with spices. Another option for preparing undercuts, which has taken root with us and is presented in this recipe, is baking it in the oven. This dish is served as a cold appetizer. Pork shank marinated with garlic, pepper or herbs and then baked in the oven is a good alternative to store-bought sausage. For baking, it is better to choose a piece with a wide layer of meat and thin layers of fat. The dish turns out to be satisfying, aromatic, and moderately spicy.
cook time: 1h 50 min
Miles Denholm
Oven-Baked Pork Belly in Foil

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

604
Calories
64g
Fat
1g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 6 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper 1 tsp
Cilantro, coriander (optional) 1 tsp
Ground hot pepper (optional) 0.5 tsp
Ready mustard 1 tsp
Puzanina 800 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
The photo shows everything we need to prepare Podcherevka in the oven: garlic, mustard, spices, salt, foil, thread. Before baking in the oven, the undercuts need to be thoroughly cleaned to remove any remaining bristles and dirt. To do this, scrape the skin with a knife until it becomes light and smooth. If there are remnants of bristles, you need to scorch these places over the fire and then carefully scrape them with a knife. Wash the undercuts under running water and dry.

Step 2

Step 2
We need threads to wrap them around the undercuts. This way it will hold its shape better when cut when it cools down.

Step 3

Step 3
We pass the garlic through a press and rub it on the undercuts on all sides.

Step 4

Step 4
Mix coarse table salt, black pepper and hot pepper, coriander in a separate bowl. Select the amount of spices and salt to suit your taste, but it is still better to under-salt the undercuts than to over-salt them, otherwise the salt will overwhelm its taste.

Step 5

Step 5
Sprinkle with a mixture of spices and salt. Carefully rub the spices into the undercuts with your hands.

Step 6

Step 6
Transfer the undercuts into a deep bowl. Coat with prepared mustard, distributing it evenly throughout the entire piece. Select mustard based on your taste — after all, it can be either very spicy or mildly spicy. You need to marinate the undercuts for 3-4 hours, but it is better to leave for 8-10 hours. I left it on all night.

Step 7

Step 7
Before baking, preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the undercuts on a piece of foil, leaving enough free space around the edges. We connect the edges, pinch them tightly, tuck them in, and we get such a plump envelope. It is better to tuck the edges 2-3 times, then during baking the meat juice will not leak out and the dish will turn out juicy. It is better to bake it in a mold with sides so that you can add a little water. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.

Step 8

Step 8
At a temperature of 200 degrees. bake for 40 minutes. on the bottom shelf. If during this time the water evaporates completely, add more. Then move the baking sheet higher, reduce the temperature to 180 degrees. and bake until done (another 20-50 minutes). The photo shows a cut piece and part of the finished undercut after I cooled it, removed the threads and cut it into pieces.

Step 9

Step 9
If the undercut is ready, turn off the oven and leave it to cool gradually. Unwrap the foil and transfer the undercut to a plate. When it has cooled to room temperature, place it in the refrigerator to cool completely. Then remove the threads, cut them, put them on a dish, serve with fresh, pickled, salted vegetables (according to season and availability), and plenty of herbs. You can offer it adjika and mustard. Letʼs eat and have fun!

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