Pork Belly in Beer in a Skillet – A Delicious Step-by-Step Recipe

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In many cuisines around the world, beer is often used as an excellent base for sauces or marinades. For example, when cooked in a skillet, beer makes the flavor of pork belly richer, tenderizes the meat fibers, and gives the dish an interesting aroma. We're sharing an interesting recipe!

Preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Servings: 5.

Ingredients

• 900 g pork belly;
• 250 ml light beer;
• 2 onions;
• 3 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Wash and pat dry the pork belly with paper towels. Cut the meat into large serving pieces. Peel and slice the onions into half-rings.
2. Heat a skillet with vegetable oil over high heat. Fry the pork belly for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Peel and press the garlic, then add it along with paprika, cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
4. Pour in the beer, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to low.
5. Cover the skillet and simmer the pork belly in beer for another 40-45 minutes, until the meat is tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.