Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork Belly with Beer and Herbes de Provence

Introduction

A simple trick from a Spanish butcher transforms pork belly into succulent, tender meat that melts in your mouth. Paired with lightly fried onions, sweet peppers, and boiled potatoes, this dish is a true comfort food masterpiece. Using beer in the cooking process enhances flavor while keeping the pork juicy and tender.

Ingredients
For the Pork Belly:

2 pounds (700g) pork belly

1 bottle (500 ml) light wheat beer

Vegetable oil (for frying)

3 onions, cut into half rings

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Herbes de Provence (French herbs)

Sweet peppers

1 bottle (500 ml) light wheat beer (for simmering)

For the Potatoes:

2 pounds boiled potatoes, cut as desired (see video for reference)

Instructions

Prepare the Pork Belly