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Szechuan Pork Belly Bites with BBQ Glaze

Courtesy of Jan Bennett (A Glug of Oil) Makes 18-20 bites INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 pounds (550g) pork belly strips (rind removed and fat left on) diced to 1-inch (2.5 cm) 1 tablespoon (15 ml) runny honey 1 pinch ground white pepper 1 Clementine (Mandarin orange) for peel only 1 star anise pod For finishing 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Szechuan peppercorns, ground with a pestle and mortar 1 good pinch sea salt 1 bottle Jack Daniels Original barbecue sauce (or your favorite brand) cocktail sticks/picks for serving DIRECTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme water oven to 185F/85C. Pop the diced pork … Read More

Pork Mini-Burgers

Courtesy of Jan Bennett A Glug of Oil Makes 18 mini burgers INGREDIENTS For the burgers 2 pounds (1 kg) good quality minced pork 8 rashers/slices smoked back bacon, rindless, finely chopped (Canadian bacon) 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika 1 good pinch black pepper 1 pinch salt 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) chipotle paste olive oil, for browning For serving 18 mini burger buns Cheese slices (your favorite variety) Baby gem lettuce leaves, torn Tomato and onion slices Your favorite burger BBQ relish INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the … Read More

Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Bites

Courtesy of Jan Bennet, A Glug of Oil Makes 16 – 20 bites (easily multiplies for bigger parties) INGREDIENTS 2 skinless chicken breast fillets For the marinade *see note 1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) dark soy sauce 5 tablespoons (75 ml) clear honey 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Mirin 1 tablespoon (12 g) castor sugar 1 pinch (about 1 g) ginger powder 1 teaspoon (5 g) white pepper For serving 1/2 cup (80 g) toasted sesame seeds 4 gem (butter) lettuce leaves 1 or 2 red chile peppers, … Read More