Fresh Pork Belly:

• 1 piece

Spices:

• Caraway (Kümel) 1 tbsp
• Juniper berries 1 tbsp
• Whole black peppercorns 1 tbsp

Brine:

• Water 6 liters
• Sugar 400 grams
• Salt 400 grams
• 1 head of garlic
• 2 lemons
• Mustard seeds 2 tbsp
• Black pepper 2 tbsp

Side Dish:

• Potatoes 1 kilogram

Procedure:

1. Prepare the Brine:

1. • In a large pot, combine water, sugar, salt, garlic, lemon, mustard seeds, and black pepper.
   • Bring the brine to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
   • Let it cool completely.

1. Marinate the Pork Belly:

1. • Rub the pork belly with caraway, juniper berries, and black peppercorns.
   • Submerge the pork belly in the cooled brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight.

1. Preheat MB Chef Oven:

1. • Preheat your MB Chef Oven to the desired temperature (recommendation: 500°F).

1. Prepare the Potatoes:

1. • Peel and cut the potatoes into desired shapes.

1. Cooking:

1. • Remove the pork belly from the brine and pat it dry.
   • Place the pork belly in an MB Chef Oven-safe dish, skin side up.
   • Roast in the MB Chef Oven for approximately 2-3 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches a safe level.

1. Roast the Potatoes:

1. • Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and your favorite herbs.
   • Place them in an oven tray and roast until golden brown and crispy.

1. Serve:

1. • Slice the crispy pork belly and serve it with the roasted potatoes.

Enjoy your crispy pork belly with MB Chef Oven-roasted potatoes!