Cider Glazed Pork Belly And Brussels Sprouts Recipes

CIDER-GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add butter, onions and Brussels sprouts to reserved drippings in skillet; cook and stir on medium-high heat 1 to 2 min. or until Brussels sprouts are lightly browned. Mix next 4 ingredients until blended; pour over sprouts. Cook 5 min. or until liquid is cooked off and sprouts are evenly glazed, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon.
• Spoon Brussels sprouts into serving bowl; top with nuts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLE CIDER DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl, then drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Spread the sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast the sprouts until brown and crispy and tender but not mushy, 25 to 35 minutes, stirring gently about half way through the cooking time.
• While the sprouts roast, make the cider dressing. Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender and slightly brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add the cider, vinegar and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes to reduce the liquid and thicken the dressing. Remove from heat, stir in the honey and mustard and let cool slightly.
• When the sprouts are ready, remove from the oven and toss in a large bowl with the cooled dressing.

CIDER GLAZED ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• On a baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts and onions with olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for approximately 45 minutes, until sprouts are tender and starting to brown.
• Meanwhile, place the cider in a medium-sized saucepan, and simmer on medium, until reduced to approximately 1 cup.
• When sprouts are finished, remove from oven, place in a serving dish and toss with cider.
• Serve warm.

CIDER GLAZED PORK BELLY AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Braise the pork belly Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels. With a paring knife, cut a 3/4-inch crosshatch pattern through the fat, but not through to the meat. Season with 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy-duty 7- to 8-quart pot over medium heat. Put the belly, fat side down, in the pot (cut to fit, if necessary) and cook until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Flip the belly, then add the carrots, celery, onion, fennel, hard cider, and broth. Cover, transfer to the oven, and braise until the pork is fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours. Remove from the oven and cool. Cut into 12 pieces, about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Discard the braising mixture.
• Make the glaze Put the apple cider and hard cider in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until syrupy, about 1 hour.
• Make the Brussels sprouts and serve Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly and cook, fat side down, until the meat is warm and the fat softens, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook undisturbed until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, stir, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes more. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar and toss. Add the frisée, apple, nuts, and the remaining 3 Tbs. oil, and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Brush the pork belly with the glaze, then drizzle the remaining glaze evenly over the Brussels sprout mixture. Top the Brussels sprout mixture with the pork belly pieces. Sprinkle with the Gorgonzola, and serve.
• Make Ahead Tips The belly pork belly can be braised up to two days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before searing and glazing.