MOROCCAN SPICED STEWED PORK BELLY IN A SLOW COOKER
Not something you would find on a real Moroccan menu. I love pork belly and I love Moroccan spices so I decided to combine the two and the results were delicious! To save time I didn't make the Ras el Hanout this time - I had some that I bought (Moroccan Spice Melange by Moustaffa - a wonderful blend) - you can do as well for cheaper by blending and grinding your own.
Provided by DoctorDave
Categories Stew
Time 9h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep cast iron skillet (or a cast iron dutch oven) over medium high heat. Cube the belly with skin on and salt the meat. Add meat to oil and brown on each side. Work in batches if your skillet is small - don't crowd the meat. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
- Add diced onions to the skillet and fry in the oil until they are beginning to brown (ie past translucent but not burnt). Add ginger and garlic and stir up and fry for one more minute.
- Add wine and stock and deglaze pan (scrape up the browned bits into the liquid). Add tomato, spices, safron, honey and salt. Taste for saltiness - do not undersalt. The liquid will not be flavorful or even tasty at this stage so only judge the salt. Add the yoghurt slowly and stir as you add (this prevents it from curdling). Reduce the liquid if it looks like a lot (if you reduce too much, no worries, you'll add back just the right amount of water in the next step).
- Pour the liquid from the skillet into your slow cooker. Add the meat with any juices from the bowl into your slow cooker. Add the quartered small onions and the dried mushrooms. Add water to almost cover the meat and stir the liquid. Cook on low setting for 9 hours. I do all the prep the night before and then refrigerate the uncooked food in the insert until I'm ready to place it in the base the next morning and turn it on. When I get home I have a gorgeous fragrant meal.
- Serve ladled over couscous and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1315.6, Fat 123.5, SaturatedFat 45.3, Cholesterol 173.5, Sodium 273.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 27.5
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Ziara W
[email protected]This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. The pork belly is always so juicy and flavorful, and the spices are perfect. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes, but it's also great on its own.
Brian Rodriguez
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the tender pork and the flavorful sauce. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
berdycloset
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork belly is fall-apart tender, and the flavors are incredible. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Tarabianca Wright
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork belly, but this recipe changed my mind. The slow cooking process makes the meat so tender and juicy, and the spices are just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ranged Sparrow
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork belly is so rich and flavorful, and the presentation is beautiful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my guests.
Md Azahar
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork belly is so tender and flavorful, and the spices are perfect. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Stephanie Kegalj
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make, and the results are incredible. The pork belly is fall-apart tender, and the flavors are out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Ty Dees
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pork belly is so tender and juicy, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sadi Yene
[email protected]This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. The pork belly is always so juicy and flavorful, and the spices are perfect. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes, but it's also great on its own.
Hazard bilili
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the tender pork and the flavorful sauce. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Jen Burchette
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork belly is fall-apart tender, and the flavors are incredible. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
PeaceMaker Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork belly, but this recipe changed my mind. The slow cooking process makes the meat so tender and juicy, and the spices are just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ashok Tamang
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork belly is so rich and flavorful, and the presentation is beautiful. My guests were all very impressed.
Geno Hayward
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different cuts of pork, and it's always delicious. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the slow cooker does all the work.
Aro Grun
[email protected]This Moroccan-spiced stewed pork belly is a fantastic dish! The flavors are amazing, the pork is so tender, and it's all so easy to make in the slow cooker. I'll definitely be making this again.