Gordon Ramsay’s Belly Of Pork Recipe

Want to give your pork a celebrity-chef makeover? Try Gordon Ramsay's belly of pork. This signature-style pork recipe will add tons of flavor. This recipe is super fun and easy.…

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Gordon Ramsay’s Belly Of Pork Recipe
  • Prep1 hr
  • Cook2 hr
  • Total3 hr
  • Serves4
  • Calories1414 kcal

    Want to give your pork a celebrity-chef makeover? Try Gordon Ramsay’s belly of pork. This signature-style pork recipe will add tons of flavor. This recipe is super fun and easy. So, put on your apron and give this recipe a try.

    Gordon Ramsay’s Pork Belly is one of the most popular recipes online. It has a light fragrance of white wine and fennel seeds. You’ll love the flavorful juice dripping from the pork as you cut it. It’s tender and almost melts in the mouth. The delicious rusty sauce adds more delight. Now, let’s get to the recipe for pork belly from the creative genius Gordon Ramsay.

    For Gordon Ramsay’s Belly of Pork, season the pork belly with salt, then add it to the pan with olive oil, bay leaves, chopped fennel, and garlic cloves. Add white wine and chicken stock. Cook it in the oven for about 2.5 hours. Remove the pork and add grain mustard to the leftover juice. Cook it in a pot until it becomes a lovely, rustic sauce. Serve this sauce with pork slices.

    This was just a brief of the recipe. For the full instructions, read the recipe card below. If you want to watch a video, I’ve included it below. Please rate the recipe and save it.

    Expert Tips That I Recommend

    • Score the skin deeply, but be careful. Make long, even cuts, but avoid deep cuts. The score helps in rendering fat and gives you crispier crackling.
    • Salt it well and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator, as it draws moisture from the skin.
    • Always start with searing the fat side first. It helps render fat and builds a rich caramelized texture.
    • When adding the stock, keep it below the pork skin, as it needs dry heat to become crisp.
    • Slice against the grain for a more tender bite.

    Recipe Variation for Different Diets 

    • Low Sodium Version: Replace mustard with no-sodium mustard; also, instead of white wine, use unsalted chicken broth.
    • Keto Version: Swap white wine for dry white wine and use sugar-free mustard instead of regular mustard.
    Gordon Ramsays Belly Of Pork

    Storing And Reheating This Recipe 

    Storing

    • Allow the pork to cool completely. Then you need to place it in an airtight container and store the pan juices in a separate container so the meat does not become soggy. Now you need to refrigerate it. Make sure you consume it within 3-4 days. But keep the temperature at 4 degrees Celsius or below.
    • For a longer duration, you can also freeze it by placing it in a freezer-safe bag. This way, it will remain fresh for 2 to 3 months.

    Reheating 

    • Oven: First, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Then add the pork to an oven-safe dish and cover it lightly with foil. Now heat for 15-20 minutes. Do not keep it uncovered for too long, as it can affect the pork’s texture, making it tough.
    • Stovetop: Take a skillet and add the pork along with some broth. Then gently warm for 5-8 minutes. But you need to keep checking in between as it is covered, and keep tossing it. 

    What To Serve With This Recipe

    The Gordon Ramsay Belly of Pork pairs well with roasted potatoes or crispy vegetables, adding a touch of flavor. You can serve it with creamed spinach or Apple walnut salad, too. Also, you can add your apple compote or some pickled onions to keep it light and satisfying.

    Printable Version

    Gordon Ramsays Belly Of Pork
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    Gordon Ramsay’s Belly Of Pork Recipe

    Gordon Ramsay’s Belly of Pork is slow-roasted until tender, with perfectly crisp crackling and rich, juicy layers of meat. Then, seasoned and cooked low and slow before a final high-heat blast for that golden crunch.
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    • Prep1 hour
    • Cook2 hours
    • Extra
    • Total3 hours
    • Serves4
    • Calories1414kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2.2 pounds Pork Belly
    • 1 Fennel Bulb (trimmed and sliced)
    • 3 Garlic Cloves
    • 4 Bay Leaves
    • 11 ounces White Wine
    • Olive Oil
    • 17 ounces Chicken Stock
    • 1 Cardamom pod (bashed)
    • 4 Star Anise
    • 1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Grain Mustard

    Equipment

    • Roasting Pan
    • Knife
    • Pot
    • Bowl
    • Bowl

    Method

    • Give long strokes to the pork belly with a sharp knife. Flip the pork and repeat the process. Rub salt all over the pork.
    • Take a roasting pan and pour oil into the pan. Add chopped fennel, minced garlic cloves, and anise seeds to the pan. Now, add cardamom seeds, fresh bay leaves.
    • Place your pork with the pork skin down into the pan. Let the top of the fat sear and lock all the flavors in it.
    • Flip it over and let it cook. As the pork skin crisps, add white wine and cook for a minute. Now add stock and submerge the bottom half of the pork in the stock.
    • Place it in the preheated oven (180 C) and let it cook for about 2.5 hours.
    • Remove the pork from the pan and add grain mustard. Whisk and cook the remaining juice in a pot. Let the pork simmer for a minute or two until it becomes a nice, rusty sauce.
    • Cut the slices of pork. Drizzle the sauce over it and serve.

    Recipe notes

    Nutrition

    per serving
    • 1414kcalCalories
    • 9gCarbs
    • 27gProtein
    • 134gFat
    • 1gFibre
    • 3gSugar
    • 299mgSodium
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    FAQs About Gordon Ramsay’s Belly of Pork

    Why is my pork skin not crispy?

    The pork skin is not crispy, probably because it contains way too much liquid or was submerged in it. You need to pat it dry and add less stock to keep the skin crispy.

    Why do I score pork belly before cooking?

    When you score the pork belly, it creates channels for fat to render out during cooking. It also helps seasoning penetrate the surface, making for flavourful pork.

    Should the pork be covered while roasting?

    If you’re trying to develop a crispy crust, then do not cover it. Keeping it uncovered allows the surface to dry and brown properly.

    What if stock evaporates while cooking?

    You need to keep checking the pan regularly if stock has evaporated; add more hot stock to it. This way your spices and herbs will not burn.

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    Flavorful Gordon Ramsay Steak Marinade 

    Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington 

    Gordon Ramsay Taco

    Conclusion 

    The real deal starts when Gordon Ramsay’s Pork Belly comes out of the oven in a beautifully crusted layer. The sweetness of star anise and bay leaves, along with garlic, adds a warm flavor to the preparation. The mustard sauce perfectly balances all the flavors together with a sharp, savory finish.

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