Braised Pork Belly Sandwich with Pesto Mayo (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Braised Pork Belly Sandwich with Pesto Mayo (Aaron McCargo, Jr.)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Score the pork belly several times on fatty side. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Coat a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, with oil. Add the pork belly, 1 piece at a time, scored side down, to the pot. Sear slowly to render the fat on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Drain off the excess fat leaving 3 to 4 tablespoons and add the garlic. Brown the garlic, then add the onions and cook until slightly colored, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic and cook until syrupy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Dijon and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rosemary, mushrooms, peppers and broths and bring to a boil. Return the pork belly to the pan, cover and put in the oven. Braise until fork tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven and transfer the pork belly to a platter.
  5. Pesto mayo:
  6. Mix all the ingredients with a whisk in a small bowl and set aside.
  7. To assemble sandwiches:
  8. Spread pesto mayonnaise liberally on each side of the toasted rolls. Put a piece of pork belly and several slices of smoked mozzarella on the bottom halves. Arrange the bottom halves of assembled sandwich on a sheet pan and put back in the oven until cheese melts and browns, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with the roll tops and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 719.47 Kcal (3012 kJ)
Calories from fat 491.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.62g 84%
Cholesterol 46.01mg 15%
Sodium 1622.3mg 68%
Potassium 459.42mg 10%
Total Carbs 26.65g 9%
Sugars 19.24g 77%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g 12%
Protein 28.29g 57%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 70.5mg 391%
Calcium 703.1mg 70%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.62 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.74g 84%
Cholesterol 9.89mg 15%
Sodium 348.63mg 68%
Potassium 98.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.73g 9%
Sugars 4.13g 77%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 12%
Protein 6.08g 57%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 30%
Iron 15.1mg 391%
Calcium 151.1mg 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.3
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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