Rolled Pork Belly with Bacon-Tomato Stuffing & Hearty Vegetables - Steynsburg Pork

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Rolled Pork Belly with Bacon-Tomato Stuffing & Hearty Vegetables

INGREDIENTS

For the Pork Belly:

1.5–2 kg pork belly, skin scored 🐖
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
1 tbsp olive oil

For the Bacon-Tomato Stuffing:

6 slices of Steynsburg Pork bacon, diced 🥓
1/2 cup tomato puree 🍅
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
Salt & pepper to taste

For the Hearty Vegetables:

2 large carrots, chopped 🥕
4 medium potatoes, quartered 🥔
1 small butternut squash, cubed 🎃
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp rosemary or thyme
Salt & pepper to taste

STEP 1

Prepare the Bacon-Tomato Stuffing:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy.
Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
Stir in the tomato puree and oregano, letting it simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture cool slightly.

STEP 2

Prepare the Pork Belly:

Lay the pork belly skin-side down on a cutting board.
Season the meat side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Spread the cooled bacon-tomato stuffing evenly over the meat.
Roll the pork belly tightly and tie it with kitchen twine to secure the shape.
Rub the skin with olive oil and generously season with salt for extra crispiness.

STEP 3

Roast the Pork Belly

Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
Place the rolled pork belly on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes to crisp the skin.
Lower the heat to 160°C (320°F) and continue roasting for 1.5–2 hours until tender and juicy.

STEP 4

Prepare the Hearty Vegetables

Toss the carrots, potatoes, and butternut with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Spread them on a baking tray and roast in the oven for the last 45 minutes of the pork’s cooking time, turning halfway through.

STEP 5

Final Touch

Once the pork is golden and crispy, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve thick, juicy slices alongside the roasted veggies.

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