Chinese Pulled Pork

Posted by petra08 on October 21, 2015 · 4 Comments 

The other day I couldn’t resist a boned shoulder of pork. It was a small piece, only one kilo, about two pounds. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it so I didn’t cook it until the next day. I decided that I wanted pulled pork but something different. I looked through the spices … Continue reading →

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Szechuan pepper rubbed, slow roasted pork belly

Posted by petra08 on May 5, 2014 · 14 Comments 

I had friends coming over for dinner and I wanted to make something special. I know I have mentioned the pork belly before but never with the full recipe. I also did crackling, very naughty but so satisfying! I wanted to get a head start and got up early to go to the butcher. I … Continue reading →

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Perfect crackling with Szechuan peppered pork belly and savoury plum jam

Posted by petra08 on June 18, 2013 · 2 Comments 

This is the second part of the wedding anniversary dinner for our friends. One of them is a little picky with food but pork got the thumbs up and one of my favourite things in the world is crispy pork crackling! I know it is so bad for you but when it is good! I … Continue reading →

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