Indulgent Slow Cooker White Wine Braised Pork Belly Recipe
Experience the melt-in-your-mouth delight of Slow Cooker White Wine Braised Pork Belly, a dish that promises rich flavors and comforting aromas.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly
- 3 pounds Pork Belly Choose a cut with good meat to fat ratio.
- 1 tablespoon Salt Kosher salt preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked for flavor.
For the Braising Liquid
- 1 cup White Wine A dry variety you enjoy drinking.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Aromatics
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried.
- 1 unit Bay Leaves 1 or 2 leaves.
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 cups Mushrooms Sliced.
- 1 large Carrot Chopped.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season your pork belly generously with salt and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, sear the pork belly on all sides until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In your slow cooker, add the seared pork belly, sautéed onion and garlic, thyme, bay leaves, white wine, and chicken broth. Stir gently.
- Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 6-8 hours.
- About an hour before it's done, add the sliced mushrooms and chopped carrots.
- Check for doneness; the pork should be fork-tender.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside roasted vegetables.
Notes
Consider sprinkling fresh thyme leaves before serving for extra flavor.