Best Belly And Sucker Recipes

HONEY GLAZED CRISPY PORK BELLY

Steps:

• Keep whole or slice into 2 10" x 1" x 1" slabs of pork belly, depending on size of pork belly. Score the skin with a sharp knife with crosshatch marks.
• In a small bowl mix together the spice rub. Rub the spice blend on all sides of the pork belly, pressing to ensure it adheres and is coated. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes (preferably overnight).
• If refrigerated over night, place on counter to come to room temperature an hour prior to roasting. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place pork belly on baking tray lined with parchment or a deep baking dish. Roast uncovered in greased pan for 60 minutes (skin side up).
• In a small bowl combine honey and dry sherry. Baste pork belly with honey sherry mixture. Drop temperature to 250°F and continue to render for 20 minutes. Baste one more time and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

BELLY BUSTER

Steps:

• This recipe can be made vegetarian, leave out the hamburger and add 2 cups of fresh mixed vegetables,i.e. broccoli, mushrooms,spinach, carrots, etc.
• Cook elbow macaroni "Al dente",according to instructions on box,drain, add to large casserole.
• Scramble fry hamburger with spanish onion and garlic, if using,until no longer pink, drain any fat through colander, add drained mixture to casserole.
• Add cheese soup, no water, to casserole.
• Add tomatoes to casserole.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix thoroughly, in casserole, to evenly distribute ingredients.
• Spread grated or sliced cheddar evenly over top of casserole.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees, bake, uncovered for 30 minutes or util bubbling around edges of casserole and cheese topping is melted and slightly browned.
• Serves 4-6 or with a salad 8.