Sous Vide Pork Belly Sliders
Courtesy of Master Chef star, Sharone Hakman (SharonHakman.com)
Serves 12
INGREDIENTS
For the pork belly
- 2-1/2 pounds (1 kg) pork belly
- 1/4 cup (57 g) brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) good bourbon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed red chile pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 recipe Slider Slaw (follows)
- 12 slider buns
For the Slider Slaw
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) prepared mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sugar
- 1 lemon, juice only
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or cabbage slaw mix
- black sesame seeds for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
For the pork belly
- Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 176F/80C.
- Put the pork belly, brown sugar, bourbon and crushed red pepper into a large (gallon/3.8 liter) cooking pouch and vacuum seal.
- Submerge the pouch in the water oven and cook for at least 10 hours, but up to 18 hours will make the meat even more tender.
- Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Season the pork belly on both sides with salt and pepper to taste and grill the pork for 30 to 45 seconds per side to get a tasty crust all around.
- Slice the belly and transfer to a warm platter.
For the Slider Slaw
- In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cabbage or slaw mix and toss to coat evenly.
- Use to top sliders or serve as a side dish.
To assemble the sliders
- Lightly toast the slider buns
- Brush the bottom bun with barbecue sauce, if desired, and pile on the pork belly and slaw.
- Top with the other half bun and serve.