Pork belly/Speklapjes

Speklapjes are a traditional Dutch dish made from thinly sliced pork belly. The name “speklapjes” comes for the Dutch word “spek”, meaning bacon or pork belly, and “lapjes” meaning slices or pieces.

Speklapjes are commonly served as a main course with side dishes such as boiled potatoes, vegetables and applesauce, They are also popular for barbecues and outdoor grilling. This dish is loved for it’s rich, savory flavor and satisfying texture.  And it’s a staple in Dutch Cuisine, often enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. Pork belly is not easy to get in a regular grocery store. I able to get pork belly at the Commissary or Costco.

Ingredients:

• Pork belly
• 1/4 cup butter (half a stick)
• Pepper and Salt

Preparation:

2. Remove the pork belly from the packaging half an hour before cooking. Place them on a plate on the kitchen counter. This allows the meat to come to room temperature.
3. Season the pork belly with some pepper and salt.
4. Heat a frying pan with a half a stick of butter over medium-high heat.
5. Now, fry the pork belly on medium high on both sides until they are nicely golden brown.
6. If you like the pork belly crispy, reduce the heat and let the meat cook for another 5 minutes. Flip them halfway through. The pork belly will become deliciously crispy due to the frying.
7. If you like the pork belly tender and juicy, reduce the heat and add approximately 1/2 cup of hot water. Let the pork chops simmer in this for about 30 minutes with a lid on the pan. This way, the pork chops will remain tender and juicy.

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Speklapjes

Speklapjes are a traditional Dutch dish made from thinly sliced pork belly. The name “speklapjes” comes for the Dutch word “spek”, meaning bacon or pork belly, and “lapjes” meaning slices or pieces. Speklapjes are commonly served as a main course with side dishes such as boiled potatoes, vegetables and applesauce, They are also popular for barbecues and outdoor grilling. This dish is loved for it’s rich, savory flavor and satisfying texture. And it’s a staple in Dutch Cuisine, often enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. Pork belly is not easy to get in a regular grocery store. I able to get pork belly at the Commissary or Costco.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Dutch

Servings 5 people

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Ingredients

• ▢ Pork belly
• ▢ 1/4 cup butter half a stick
• ▢ Pepper and Salt

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Instructions

• Remove the pork belly from the packaging half an hour before cooking. Place them on a plate on the kitchen counter. This allows the meat to come to room temperature.
• Season the pork belly with some pepper and salt.
• Heat a frying pan with a half a stick of butter over medium-high heat.
• Now, fry the pork belly on medium high on both sides until they are nicely golden brown.
• If you like the pork belly crispy, reduce the heat and let the meat cook for another 5 minutes. Flip them halfway through. The pork chops will become deliciously crispy due to the frying.
• If you like the pork belly tender and juicy, reduce the heat and add approximately 1/2 cup of hot water. Let the pork chops simmer in this for about 30 minutes with a lid on the pan. This way, the pork chops will remain tender and juicy.

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