On a recent trip to Costco we came across some pork belly strips in the meat department. I think I had pork belly once in my life as part of a tasting menu at a restaurant? Or maybe not? It is one of those ingredients that seems too exotic for the likes of us.
The Grandpa, who has fond memories of pork belly from a tasting menu at a restaurant (hey that sounds familiar.....) decided we should buy it and have it for a Sunday dinner.
Much debate about cooking methods and techniques and styles and seasonings and sauces was discussed over the next few weekends (the pack of belly was safe in the freezer) and finally we decided on Honey Glazed Crispy Pork Belly.
It was easy and delicious and we all loved it, especially The Boy, which was a bit of a surprise.
The pack of pork was huge and we froze the cooked leftovers and a while later we turned a couple more of the strips into Pork Belly Hash with some potatos, onions, bell peppers, garlic and paprika, with eggs on the side.
So good.
We've got a few more stashed away to be used up and I'm thinking a stir fry, or better yet -
FRIED RICE!!!!!! Now that sounds perfect!
