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Pork belly in an autoclave
                 

Pork belly in an autoclave

Ivan Ivanchuk
  • Icon Medium level
  • Icon Meat
  • Icon 4 servings
  • Icon 30 min
Pork belly in an autoclave

Equipment for pork belly:

Autoclave "A16 electro" (Universal)

Autoclave "A16 electro" (Universal)
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Doy-pack RETORT 160x210x41 GREEN 130 microns (for sterilization in an autoclave) 50 pcs.

Doy-pack RETORT 160x210x41 GREEN 130 microns (for sterilization in an autoclave) 50 pcs.
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Seaming lid SKO 82 mm (50 pcs)

Seaming lid SKO 82 mm (50 pcs)
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Partitions for jars and retort pouches

Partitions for jars and retort pouches
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Steam valve

Steam valve
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Clamps for SKO lids "for steam" 10 pcs

Clamps for SKO lids
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How to cook pork belly in an autoclave

Pork belly in an autoclave is traditional cuisine in a jar. One of those recipes that combine home customs, rich taste and convenience. Juicy pork with thin layers of lard, aromatic spices, soft skin and tender texture — all this makes the dish a real find for those who love lard, pork and homemade meat preparations.

Unlike ordinary boiled lard or baked lard, pork belly in an autoclave is cooked in its own juice. Thanks to stable temperature, the meat becomes soft, the spices open up evenly, and the lard remains tender or melts slightly. As a result, you get not just lard in a jar, but a full-fledged canned meat with deep taste and appetizing aroma.

The pork belly recipe from Uteho will especially appeal to those who love spicy lard or homemade pork recipes without unnecessary difficulties. Here you do not need to marinate, smoke or bake for a long time. The autoclave does the main work itself: evenly heats the product and allows you to get a tasty result.

Lard in an autoclave is not only tasty, but also practical. Ready-made pork belly is convenient to store, take with you to nature, on a trip, to the country house or use at home as a quick snack.

It is enough to open a jar — and you already have ready-made aromatic pork that tastes good with black bread, potatoes, porridges, vegetables, pickles or simply as a cold appetizer. This is exactly the case when home preservation saves time, but does not yield in taste to traditional dishes.

Autoclaving gives a richer taste than ordinary boiling, and at the same time does not require smoking lard at home. Pork belly after the autoclave holds its shape well and is easy to slice. It can be served chilled in thin slices or slightly warmed up — then the meat becomes even more tender, and the aroma of spices opens up stronger.

Pork belly in an autoclave is a recipe for those who appreciate real homemade taste. It combines the tenderness of boiled lard, the richness of baked pork and the convenience of canned food in a jar. Such a dish is great for the family table, trips, the country house, snacks and supplies in case there is no time to cook.

If you have long wanted to cook lard in an autoclave or were looking for a successful pork belly recipe — this option is definitely worth attention.

Pork belly in an autoclave recipe for 4 jars of 0.5 l.

Ingredients for pork belly in an autoclave

  • Pork belly2 kg
  • Gochugaru5 g
  • Salt20 g
  • Ground black pepper3 g
  • Cumin5 g
  • Coriander5 g
  • Bay leaf3 pcs.

Step 1

Cut the pork belly into pieces together with the skin, of such a size that it is convenient to place a whole piece in the jar.
Cut pork belly with skin for the autoclave

Step 2

Put all the cut meat into a bowl. For 4 jars of 0.5 l, 2 kg of pork belly are needed.
put the meat into a bowl

Step 3

Salt the cut meat well.
Salt the pork belly before autoclaving

Step 4

Add ground black pepper, preferably not of a very fine grinding fraction.
Add ground black pepper to pork belly

Step 5

Add all the other spices: gochugaru, cumin and coriander.
Add spices to pork belly

Step 6

Mix everything together so that the spices are evenly distributed over the pieces of pork belly.
Mix pork belly with spices

Step 7

Place into jars tightly, but so that you can take out the pork belly as a whole piece.
Place pork belly into jars

Step 8

Close the jars, send them to the autoclave and cook:
  • If the thermometer is located in the upper part of the vessel - 110 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • If the thermometer is located in the lower part of the vessel - 120 degrees for 30 minutes.
If you want the lard to melt less, it is better to reduce the holding time to 20 minutes.
Cook pork belly in an autoclave

Step 9

Take out the jars and savor the tasty, tender and spicy pork belly from the autoclave.
Ready-made pork belly from the autoclave

Lard in an autoclave

Pork belly in an autoclave is a convenient homemade preparation that is always appropriate on the table. It tastes good chilled, is easy to slice, has a rich aroma of spices and combines the tenderness of lard with the meaty juiciness of pork. Such a dish is convenient to take on the road, to the country house, to nature or store at home as a ready-made snack in case there is no time to cook. Autoclaving helps to get a stable result without long marinating, smoking or baking. Pork belly is cooked in its own juice, keeps its shape, has a deep taste and goes well with black bread, potatoes, porridges, vegetables and pickles. If you are looking for a simple and successful recipe for lard in an autoclave, this option is definitely worth trying.

Recipe author

Ivan Ivanchuk

Chef, MasterChef participant and host of YouTube channels. Or a culinary magician who enchants Chernivtsi and all of Ukraine with his exquisite dishes and charisma. Combining cozy restaurants, an author's menu and an interesting personality, he creates not just recipes, but a real firework of tastes and emotions.