A Little Nouvelle Quisine: Miso Braised Pork Belly

BBQ Grail · 01-06-2011, 03:36 PM

Here's a little post on my entry for the Nouvelle Quisine Throwdown:

I’ll be the first to admit that this type of food and plating is so far removed from my normal style of cooking that I wasn’t sure I could pull it off. But I figured I’d give it a shot and I was actually quite pleased with the results.
I had a recipe for maple sweet potatoes that I’ve wanted to try so the first step was to come up with a meat/protein that I could use with it. Miso is a great complement to maple so I decided a Miso Braised Pork Belly was the way to go.

The first thing I did was take the pork belly and season with it with just sea salt. The pork belly was then seared on the grill.

After mixing up the miso braising liquid I put the whole thing into the smoker at 300 degrees for two hours. The whole thing was then covered in foil and returned to the smoker.
The idea behind doing it this way was to, hopefully, infuse just a little smoke flavor into the top of the pork and the brasing liquid. I feel this method was pretty successful, because the pork did have a nice mild smoke flavor to it.

After the pork belly had braised for a total of about four hours and it was at a point where it was “almost fall apart” tender I removed the pork belly and and skimmed the fat from the braising liquid.
I then added 1/4 cup of honey to the braising liquid and reduced it down to a thick, almost, syrup like consistency.

The pork belly was then placed back on the hot grill and basted with the reduced braising liquid. This accomplished two things. Putting the pork on the grill allowed it to firm back up and the braising liquid gave it a nice glazed top.

I had left the skin on the pork belly instead of removing it before braising. It was at this point I realized that removing it would have been a much better alternative. The skin, in the braising process, turned into a layer of gelatinous mush. It firmed up some on the grill but not much. Next time, the skin comes off.

All and all this was a fantastic dish. I plated it with the required minimalistic approach but I’m going to be gobbling up pork belly next chance I get. It went well with the maple sweet potatoes but would also go well with some fried rice or pan fried noodles.

A few months back I did a pork belly egg roll and the miso braised pork would be a great way to cook the pork for this dish.

Full Recipe Is HERE!

chambersuac · 01-06-2011, 03:45 PM

well, Sir Larry, that is one interesting plate. I'd hit it.

bigabyte · 01-06-2011, 04:05 PM

I'd be all over that, make a mess out of the whole thing!

deguerre · 01-06-2011, 04:13 PM

Larry, the green ones called and they say they're not fooled and want their friend back...

Very nice dish though.

landarc · 01-06-2011, 05:55 PM

Nicely done Larry, and I like the fusion of the miso into your style of cooking.

Bonewagon · 01-06-2011, 06:50 PM

Looks great

jestridge · 01-06-2011, 06:57 PM

Looks good ,

BBQ Grail · 01-06-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landarc

Nicely done Larry, and I like the fusion of the miso into your style of cooking.

I need a lesson on the different types of Miso though...

landarc · 01-06-2011, 10:07 PM

There is left-side miso and right-side miso, the left-side miso is a little tougher

Actually, there are many different types of miso based on differences in region and style. There is also a difference in ingredients as all sorts of grains and beans can be added. I have used white and red miso, each has it's own merits. Shiromiso is milder and lower in salt, it is an excellent miso if you are trying to create a delicate flavor, or are eating it as a main part of a meal. Akamiso is red, or brown, in color, is stronger in salt and can have a very pronounced flavor, I use it to punctuate a sauce or soup. My family has always used both in preparation of soups.

Of course, one side is from Southern Honshu (Hiroshima and surrounds) while the other side is from the central Honshu region (Tokyo and surrounds), which has a different flavor preference. Our food is a blend of these two regions now, although just two generations back, this was not the case. There are several other types, but, you will not find them readily here, maybe in L.A.

What else you want to know?

SmokinAussie · 01-06-2011, 11:43 PM

HI Larry,

Very nice creation... I'd probably be able to eat 16 plates of that!

Cheers!

Bill

01-06-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A Little Nouvelle Quisine: Miso Braised Pork Belly Here's a little post on my entry for the Nouvelle Quisine Throwdown: I’ll be the first to admit that this type of food and plating is so far removed from my normal style of cooking that I wasn’t sure I could pull it off. But I figured I’d give it a shot and I was actually quite pleased with the results. I had a recipe for maple sweet potatoes that I’ve wanted to try so the first step was to come up with a meat/protein that I could use with it. Miso is a great complement to maple so I decided a Miso Braised Pork Belly was the way to go. The first thing I did was take the pork belly and season with it with just sea salt. The pork belly was then seared on the grill. After mixing up the miso braising liquid I put the whole thing into the smoker at 300 degrees for two hours. The whole thing was then covered in foil and returned to the smoker. The idea behind doing it this way was to, hopefully, infuse just a little smoke flavor into the top of the pork and the brasing liquid. I feel this method was pretty successful, because the pork did have a nice mild smoke flavor to it. After the pork belly had braised for a total of about four hours and it was at a point where it was “almost fall apart” tender I removed the pork belly and and skimmed the fat from the braising liquid. I then added 1/4 cup of honey to the braising liquid and reduced it down to a thick, almost, syrup like consistency. The pork belly was then placed back on the hot grill and basted with the reduced braising liquid. This accomplished two things. Putting the pork on the grill allowed it to firm back up and the braising liquid gave it a nice glazed top. I had left the skin on the pork belly instead of removing it before braising. It was at this point I realized that removing it would have been a much better alternative. The skin, in the braising process, turned into a layer of gelatinous mush. It firmed up some on the grill but not much. Next time, the skin comes off. All and all this was a fantastic dish. I plated it with the required minimalistic approach but I’m going to be gobbling up pork belly next chance I get. It went well with the maple sweet potatoes but would also go well with some fried rice or pan fried noodles. A few months back I did a pork belly egg roll and the miso braised pork would be a great way to cook the pork for this dish. Full Recipe Is HERE! __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

01-06-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Manito, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	well, Sir Larry, that is one interesting plate. I'd hit it. __________________ Dan Large BGE x 2, Small BGE, Big Steel Keg, WSM, 22" Weber Kettle, Charmglow Gasser, The Holy Smoked UDS and her sister UDS, and one custom trailer-ed smoker. The universe's fastest and most accurate Thermapen. (Replaced by Brethren) IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker Thanks, Grillman, for the avatar! And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

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bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	I'd be all over that, make a mess out of the whole thing! __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

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deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Larry, the green ones called and they say they're not fooled and want their friend back... Very nice dish though. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

01-06-2011, 05:55 PM	#5
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nicely done Larry, and I like the fusion of the miso into your style of cooking. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

01-06-2011, 06:50 PM	#6
Bonewagon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Ithaca, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great __________________ Jason Big Steel Keg, WSM, OTG, Super Fast and Accurate Blue Splash-Proof Thermapen

01-06-2011, 06:57 PM	#7
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks good ,

01-06-2011, 10:07 PM	#9
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is left-side miso and right-side miso, the left-side miso is a little tougher Actually, there are many different types of miso based on differences in region and style. There is also a difference in ingredients as all sorts of grains and beans can be added. I have used white and red miso, each has it's own merits. Shiromiso is milder and lower in salt, it is an excellent miso if you are trying to create a delicate flavor, or are eating it as a main part of a meal. Akamiso is red, or brown, in color, is stronger in salt and can have a very pronounced flavor, I use it to punctuate a sauce or soup. My family has always used both in preparation of soups. Of course, one side is from Southern Honshu (Hiroshima and surrounds) while the other side is from the central Honshu region (Tokyo and surrounds), which has a different flavor preference. Our food is a blend of these two regions now, although just two generations back, this was not the case. There are several other types, but, you will not find them readily here, maybe in L.A. What else you want to know? __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

01-06-2011, 11:43 PM	#10
SmokinAussie Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Melbourne, VIC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	HI Larry, Very nice creation... I'd probably be able to eat 16 plates of that! Cheers! Bill __________________ Creator of the Aussie Lamb Farker Awards!!! IMBAS Certified MOINK BALLER (NOSKOS RULE) "Bullet Bill" WSM "Blue Lou" Performer Small Offset Smoker... SOS Baby WGA, Upright Cabinet Gasser Smoker, and a Cheap Arse Satay Stick Grill Zero for MOINKS Farkanaut

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