Pork Belly With Arepas

Pork Belly With Arepas

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Experience delicious Pork Belly with Arepas, marinated in mirin and sake for fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Perfect appetizer or main course!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cups mirin, divided
  • 6 cups sake
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 4 pounds skinless, boneless pork belly
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • 1 tablespoon Essence, plus more for dusting
  • Pinch sugar
  • 1 cup milk, hot
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • 1/2 cup grated queso blanco, or mozzarella, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/3 cup chopped roast pork, or chopped smoked ham
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno or serrano peppers
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

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