Moroccan Spiced Stewed Pork Belly in a Slow Cooker

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Moroccan Spiced Stewed Pork Belly in a Slow Cooker
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Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork belly
2 medium yellow onions , diced
4 small yellow onions , peeled and quartered
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger , minced
1/2 cup dried mushroom ( optional )
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons ras el hanout spice mix
1 pinch saffron
1 teaspoon honey
salt
1 tablespoon argan oil ( this is very expensive and hard to find , you can use any other oil you like but if you can get your )
200 ml strained yoghurt ( I use Fage 2 % )
1/2 cup strained tomatoes
1 cup white wine ( or light red if you have that on hand ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
712
Sugar
4g
Fat
62g
Moroccan Spiced Stewed Pork Belly is a dish that hails from the exotic country of Morocco. This slow cooker recipe is a perfect way to recreate the flavor and spice of this delicious meal in the comfort of your own home. The warm spices from the ras el hanout mix, combined with the saffron, ginger, and garlic create a complex flavor and aroma that will make your mouth water. Pork belly is a fatty cut of meat, but when cooked low and slow, it becomes tender and succulent, making it a perfect pairing for the warm Moroccan spices. This hearty and flavorful meal is ideal for a cozy night in with friends or as a satisfying family dinner.

Instructions

1.In a large slow cooker, add the pork belly, diced onions, quartered onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, dried mushrooms, chicken stock, ras el hanout spice mix, saffron, honey, and salt. Mix everything well.
2.Pour the argan oil over the pork belly, rub it in well.
3.Cover and slow cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours.
4.Mix the strained yoghurt and strained tomatoes together in a bowl. Pour over the pork belly and mix everything well.
5.Optional: add white wine for flavor, stir everything again and continue cooking for another 30 minutes until the wine is fully incorporated.
6.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This hearty pork belly dish is packed with flavor and spice, making it a perfect hearty meal for any day.

Slow cooking makes it easy and convenient to make, and it feeds a crowd.

It can be served over rice or with bread for a filling and satisfying meal.

CONS

Pork belly is a fatty cut of meat, so it can be high in calories and cholesterol.

This dish also contains wine, which may not be suitable for those avoiding alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While pork belly may not be the healthiest option, it does contain protein and nutrients like iron and zinc.
The ginger, garlic, and saffron used in this dish have been linked to reduced inflammation and improved immune function.

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