Ep 43: Pork Belly from the Wood Fired Oven

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Pork Belly is a delicious cut of meat. It has a very high fat content, and is best cooked low and slow, so the fat has time to render out, and the result is fantastic crackling, and tender, juicy, melt in your mouth pork.
    Ask your butcher for a piece of Pork Belly that’s about 1.6kg to 1.8kg (3.5 to 4 pounds). Skin on, and without any bones. If you can, leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight, so the skin can dry out a little.
    To prepare the oven, start with a small fire. Heat the oven until the area of the floor that you’re going to place the pan registers around 275F/135C. You want to maintain the temperature in that area for the roughly 2 hours that it will take to cook the pork. The heat in the floor and dome should remain fairly constant and will gradually roast the pork. The convention heat may vary due to the size of the fire, but that, and the gentle flame, will help create the wonderful crackling. Depending on the size of your oven, you should have plenty of variable temperature to work with if you need more, or less, heat throughout the cooking time.
    Now that the oven is prepared, let me go through the steps I took.
    The first important step. Pour yourself a glass of wine.
    Take the Pork Belly out of the refrigerator about an hour before you plan on cooking it.
    Next. In a small pan add 1 tbsp black pepper corns, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, and 2 tsp cardamon seeds. Place the pan in the oven. Toasting the spices will draw out their natural flavour. Put them in a mortar and pestle with 1 tbsp flakey seas salt, and grind into a powder (use a spice grinder if you prefer).
    Pat the pork dry with some paper towels. Then using a sharp kitchen knife, or clean utility knife, carefully score the skin in the direction you plan to cut the final roast, no more than ¼ inch deep. Try to avoid cutting through to the meat.
    Rub the spice mix all over the pork, including into the cuts.
    For the gravy. Roughly chop 1 onion, 1 fennel bulb (including some of the stalk), 1 carrot, and 2 or 3 quartered tomatoes. Crush 4 cloves of garlic. Add some sprigs from the fennel, and some thyme. Add them all to your roasting pan. Season with salt, pepper, and add any leftover spice rub. Drizzle over some olive oil and toss everything together.
    Place a metal rack over the vegetables, and then place the pork on top of that. Now it’s ready to go into the oven.
    Keep an eye on the pork, and rotate is occasionally to be sure it cooks evenly, and so the skin doesn't burn. I did that about every 30 minutes. It should be cooked through after about 2 hours, but if you want to use a meat thermometer, I think the ideal temperature is 160-165F/72-24C. When it’s done remove the pork to a warm dish, and let it rest while you make the gravy.
    Add a few pieces of fuel to the fire to bring the temperature up.
    Remove as much oil from the roasting pan as possible (there will be a lot*). Return the vegetables to the oven and roast for a few minutes. Add about ½ cup of white wine and reduce that in the oven. Add 1½ cups of chicken stock, return to the oven and reduce by about a third. Strain the gravy into a saucepan and return to the oven while you slice the roasted pork.
    The pan is the 13” Pro Saucier with loop handles from Blanc Creatives, at blanccreatives.com
    The wine is a 2017 Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, from Louis Benjamin Dagueneau.
    The music is “Charango" by Mark Thomas Hannah.
    *save the rendered pork fat to roast some potatoes.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 490

  • @liaokang
    @liaokang Рік тому +74

    In this madding world full of bloodshed and chaos, it is soothing to watch you cook so gently and elegantly. Thank you.

  • @thebones12345
    @thebones12345 Рік тому +84

    Watched every single video you made,and all i can say is that You are the reason i made wood fired oven in my back yard,finished 6 months ago,still learning,still failing,but also i made some great food...

    • @LowryRei
      @LowryRei Рік тому +3

      Same, building one now:)

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +12

      I learn something every time I use the oven, especially when it doesn't go exactly the way I planned it. But that's part of the enjoyment.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +5

      Great to hear about your oven

    • @adini2
      @adini2 Рік тому +2

      Me too

    • @emmgeevideo
      @emmgeevideo Рік тому +3

      He wasn't the inspiration to purchase a wood-fired oven, but he has been the inspiration to use it as a true wood-fired oven and not just as a "pizza oven".

  • @BehindTheFoodTV
    @BehindTheFoodTV Рік тому +7

    Clive I don't know whether I enjoy your culinary prowess more or your cinematography. Absolutely lovely to watch. I might have to try this myself!

  • @texas2far
    @texas2far Рік тому +16

    Wow....just wow. You nailed it Clive. I watched your podcast and saw you were gonna make this soon. And if course you did NOT disappoint. Well done sir, looks amazing.

  • @AlbertoEDojas
    @AlbertoEDojas Рік тому +19

    Sofisticación, elegancia, técnica, reflexión. Un artista. Felicitaciones de un argentino desde España...!

  • @HolisticHealthEducation
    @HolisticHealthEducation Рік тому +11

    Hello Clive. I saw your video you did with the wood fired oven manufacturers. So I knew what to expect as your next upload. 😊 Also, I think that you could also add "entertainment value", as a additional quality of your videos. I find them very relaxing and a real stress detox, hence they are always a great start to a weekend.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate the comment. Clive

  • @Longwoodfu
    @Longwoodfu Рік тому +16

    This is one of the reasons why I made my oven. You inspired throughout my build and made some delicious food. Never knew how I was going to cook a pork belly. And yet again you showed me the way. Brilliant! Thanks!😊

  • @arribaxx
    @arribaxx Рік тому +2

    This has got to be the pinnacle of perfection! Well done, sir. Greetings from a fellow wood oven enthusiast in Peru!

  • @TheYoosF
    @TheYoosF Рік тому +1

    I can never EVER get tired of watching you hang out by that fire with a glass of wine in your hand like a sweet, sweet bastard. Pure smoothness, I love this !
    Thanks for the always great content 🙂

  • @Aldocello1
    @Aldocello1 4 місяці тому +1

    SO I finally am blessed to have a wood fired oven , finding your channel is right on time . Theres many out there but basic cooking and of course pizza ...Your videos have class and quality dishes , the style that suits my cooking in my home kitchen , which you know is taken to another level in a wood fired oven . Going to get a lot out of your channel .

  • @BillHartCooks.
    @BillHartCooks. Рік тому +4

    Thank you for what you do. I just realized that you do this because you actually love cooking. The world needs more people who are passionate about the things they love to do.
    Well, at least if it is cooking really good food.
    Carry on!

  • @daviddlamini3373
    @daviddlamini3373 Рік тому +1

    After he said, "let the video speak for itself", indeed it did. I honestly don't know how you keep the quality as good as it is but your videos continue to be complete watch throughs for me. If there was ever a channel that deserved a million subscribers its yours, but congrats on achieving the 100K milestone either way.

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti Рік тому +1

    I love step one. Life is too fragile to eat bad food. Someday when I get all of my other home projects done I will build a wood fired oven to complete my outdoor kitchen. Keep up the good work and live well.

  • @JoseValdez-w5t
    @JoseValdez-w5t 11 місяців тому +1

    Clive, please reconsider guiding us with your soothing voice and detailed comments that help a lot... in any case, these are masterpieces that my family values a lot...

  • @seangillen920
    @seangillen920 Рік тому +8

    These videos are so relaxing. Very well produced.

  • @kellyrogers4471
    @kellyrogers4471 5 місяців тому +4

    Clive, we miss you!

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  5 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for reaching out. I'm working on some new content after taking a break, so stay tuned. Clive

    • @gtt5691
      @gtt5691 4 місяці тому

      @@TheWoodFiredOvenChefI came to say it and saw someone else already had. Enjoy your time away, and we’ll be here when you get back!

  • @remarkable99
    @remarkable99 Рік тому +2

    That pork looks incredible! The crackling was perfect -- you're making me hungry. Kudos to you for adding a splash or two of that amazing Blanc Fumé to the gravy!

  • @rickloginname
    @rickloginname Рік тому +3

    I had to pause at 12:38 becasue I felt I was going to stroke out with palpitations. Top 5 food channels on UA-cam

  • @rchuyck
    @rchuyck Рік тому +5

    Stunning as always. Love the recipe, starts with pour yourself a glass of wine!! I truly enjoy cooking outside on a nice summer days, and yes, it starts with a glass of nice Chardonnay. Need to try this recipe, have a pellet grill that can hold 250 easily, not as elegant as your oven though. Thanks again for an excellent post

  • @stihlnz
    @stihlnz Рік тому +2

    As expected, just superb. Thank you for your time, effort mentoring people all over the world into a relm where you are the King.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      Thank you. There's a wonderful wood oven community out there, and I'm happy to share my knowledge with them.

  • @RollerGuideX
    @RollerGuideX Рік тому +7

    Love the video work. Sounds and it's so nice to see the full process... especially the start. Still watching to see how the food pans out :) Awesome as always.

    • @texas2far
      @texas2far Рік тому

      I just wished he would take a bite and leave feedback.....even though we ALL know it tastes absolutely amazing

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      I want to leave it all to your imagination 😀

  • @tristank76
    @tristank76 Рік тому +4

    Brilliant work once again Clive! I've been cooking pork in mine for a while, but always had the fire hot and cooked more in the mouth of the oven. This means you need to tend to it much more and easily char the skin. I'll definitely be trying the lower and slower method after watching this!
    Keep up the great work.

  • @martiganuk147
    @martiganuk147 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi Clive hope you’re well.
    Missing your videos. Finally got my oven built, and going through your catalog of videos again.
    Looking forward to when you’re posting gain.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  5 місяців тому +4

      Thanks for getting in touch. I'm excited to hear about your oven, and look forward to learning about all your cooking adventures. I'm working on new content, so stay tuned.

  • @stevedavidson8802
    @stevedavidson8802 Рік тому +7

    Love your videos I wish you would make more. I know it’s tough at times.

  • @andrewpollock5045
    @andrewpollock5045 Рік тому +2

    Bravo, and thank you. Great looking presentation, that made me hungry. I always look forward to new videos from you. I like that we share the same first step in cooking.

  • @bobjackson7516
    @bobjackson7516 Рік тому

    Clive, you've definitely stepped up your game. Your cinematography has always been great, but now you're not just telling the story, you're embellishing the subtle parts and making them part of the show. I'll have to admit, you "got me" in the beginning, I was missing the strings. I thought maybe you'd chosen to change things up a bit. But as soon as you lit the fire and the crackling started, I felt what you did. It pulled me right back into the "old" videos, that familiar warm feeling I get watching your craft. Well done sir.
    Regarding the food, I've seen pork belly done in many ways, but never like this. Looks amazing, and I'll have to give this a try. Thank you.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for the feedback, it's greatly appreciated. Thanks for watching, and there's more to come. Clive

  • @DavidRodriguez-ci6dm
    @DavidRodriguez-ci6dm 3 місяці тому

    It is my honor to spend this few minutes here. thank you, very refreshing.

  • @irisb7205
    @irisb7205 Рік тому

    I'm envious of your woodfire oven in your outdoor garden or backyard . The ultimate dream of every baker , chefs , homecook , foodie , eating enthusiasts . I imagine all the favorites I can cook in there . Mentor my only (at the moment) grandaughter 18 mos old. Thanks for the tutorial.😜😋

  • @Thedalmeida99
    @Thedalmeida99 Рік тому +1

    So peaceful. So enjoyable to watch. Thank you for that. ❤

  • @AntonioLopez-gf2oj
    @AntonioLopez-gf2oj Рік тому +3

    Chef Clive your video content does not disappoint, gracias por lo que haces por tu audiencia.

  • @stupothitch9162
    @stupothitch9162 Рік тому

    Another amazing video Clive. The one thing I find so amazing about your videos is how you somehow manage to still look sober when taking a beautiful piece of slow cooked meat out of your wood fired oven. In my experience, like you I start with a good slurp of one of my favourite wines and watch the first few minutes of cooking time with a very contented expression on my face. However, two, three or even four hours later when I finally pull the finished product out of the oven I am two or three bottles of wine down and three, four or five sheets to the wind. This tends to have an impact on my ability to make the finished article look as scrumptious as you do. It still tastes bloody amazing which is the main thing. Keep up the fantastic work and please keep the videos coming. All the best, One of your many humble Padowans.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      Haha! I'm barely holding it together after after 2 hours, but I make it look like I'm on steady legs. I appreciate you watching the episode, and commenting. The force is strong with you.

  • @rlbgurl216
    @rlbgurl216 4 місяці тому

    Your content is such an inspiration. I am an Italian chef and I can’t seem to coordinate entertaining guests with cooking, prepping, and cleaning. Could you possibly make a video on the entertaining side of the whole experience if that makes sense. I’m a pretty good cook but I seem to always have my back to the people I invite over and could really use some refinement in all other aspects.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  4 місяці тому

      I'll give that some thought. One of the things I love about the oven is the communal nature of cooking for a group of people. The oven and the fire draws everyone towards it, and you can share wine, and food as it comes out. I think when you're trying to prepare one large sit-down meal, those can be a bit stressful. Thanks for commenting. Clive

  • @kimmccotter318
    @kimmccotter318 7 місяців тому

    Please don’t leave us. Your channel is the best. A mix between Diablo 2, cinematography, ASMR, meditation & education.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for getting in touch. Yes, I'm currently working on new content. Clive

  • @judlpd
    @judlpd Рік тому

    After a few moments panic that there was no music I enjoyed this new format. Thanks!

  • @ronteitelbaum3332
    @ronteitelbaum3332 Рік тому +3

    Mesmerizing! Beautifully done.

  • @MH-zi2nb
    @MH-zi2nb Рік тому +1

    I can't express how much I've been enjoying your videos. Your content is a breath of fresh air, and it's clear that you put a lot of passion and effort into each one. I learned so much from your recent video. I eagerly anticipate more of your incredible content. Your channel is a true gem, and I'm so grateful for the inspiration and joy it brings!

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      Really appreciate your generous comment, thank you. More to come. Clive

  • @Nicklas562
    @Nicklas562 Рік тому

    Sir! We who are about to cook, salute you!( the gladiator) it really feels like you are back to the old and inspiring videos! That made us want to make your recipes! I realy prefer these sort of recipes instead of burgers, cookies and chicken wings! Sir your videos are like food meditation! Look forward to next video!

  • @simonlloyd8424
    @simonlloyd8424 Рік тому +2

    Great video! I have tried both pork and lamb joints in our pizza oven with success, next I want to try a rib of beef as that would be awesome!!

  • @Manporrero11
    @Manporrero11 Рік тому +1

    just come back from hard working day... log in in YT and see your relaxing video... thanks for sharing cheers from italy

  • @simondemler4097
    @simondemler4097 Рік тому

    Someone in this thread took the view that this approach is not as good as modern techniques (which is undoubtedly true) BUT in my view cooking in a wood fired oven is all about the experience. Tonight I tried this recipe for the first time and while I didn't quite nail it from a cooking perspective I had a glass of wine in my hand and watched the sun set over the top of my wood fired oven with the occasional whiff of wood smoke and my average pork belly will live long in the memory as a result. What an experience! Thank you for slowing me down and enabling a finer appreciation of the art of this craft.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      Thanks for letting us know how it went. As long as you have all the components, food, wine, and a sunset, then any cooking experience is worth it. More to come. Clive

  • @tonyontele
    @tonyontele Рік тому +1

    Your wood-fired cooking skills are amazing.
    Absolutely love this recipe ❤ Time to get the oven fired up!
    Thank you

  • @deonbrink
    @deonbrink Рік тому +1

    Hi Clive, lovely video as always. You inspired me to build my oven and I have been using it on a regular basis for the last 2 years.
    My method for pork belly is using the residual heat (Dome 140-160 °C) the next day or even on the third day depending on what I cooked the first day, and just leave the belly in the oven the whole day with the door closed. No fire maintenance necessary. In the afternoon I light a small fire to crisp up the skin. I usually put in some beef ribs or shoulder of lamb as well. Keep up the excellent content.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      That's a great way to cook it too. Thanks for the suggestion. I love the use of residual heat, but I miss the fire, and the interaction with the dish, so I thought this was a good alternative. More to come. Clive

    • @richardduval1248
      @richardduval1248 Рік тому

      made me smile because I use this method for baby back ribs! Sort of the inverse of low and slow. Never thought to use for pork belly so I'm in. Delicious video Clive!

  • @6806goats1
    @6806goats1 11 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see more of your videos. I haven’t been tracking your work lately and pleased to see you’re still making videos. I live in a northern climate where pine is the prevalent wood source so I’m on the fence about building a pizza oven. But something hit me today to search for the oven and so glad to see your videos come up. Thank you brother, much appreciated.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. You need to be careful burning pine, it can be toxic. Better to find something like oak.

  • @mariannemcaleer8665
    @mariannemcaleer8665 Рік тому +1

    You are the reason I added my pizza oven also! It is like Christmas when I see a new video added!

  • @rodolfomiguelserra
    @rodolfomiguelserra Рік тому

    Tuve que volver ver este video. Sinceramente debo confesar que la calidad con la cual fue editado es maravillosa. Apreciar este excelente plato en cada detalle me sorprendió, amén de transmitirme una paz sin igual. Tambien agradezco tu respuesta a mi solicitud, ahora entiendo el por qué. Tendré que ver cada video que has editado pues me acabo de enterar de la existencia tu canal hace un par de días. Gracias Clive.

  • @dylangrine3839
    @dylangrine3839 Рік тому +1

    This video is great and neat seeing how many people were inspired to build their ovens as I did mine as well from your videos. This makes me want to make Porchetta in my brick oven.

  • @danhem100
    @danhem100 Рік тому

    Pork belly is the best thing to come out of my wood fired oven. I use a similar heat profile to you and usually follow up a pizza cooing night using the retained heat and a small live fire.
    A conventional kitchen oven can not replicate what a wood oven does to this amazing cut of meat.......you've inspired me to fire it up and to get cooking.
    Amazing video as always Clive, you are the master of the wood oven 🧑‍🍳🐷

  • @14Tommere
    @14Tommere 2 місяці тому

    In Norway we eat this for Christmas. I think you managet it very well. Tips: you can season it the day before, get a cut with bones, and use even lower temp for a longer time. I have it in for 4-5 hours on about 100 C. We also steam it first (fat down in 1 cm water, cover it and let in in 200 C for 45 min) for extra crispy result.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds like a delicious way to cook the pork. Thank you.

  • @neiltube8004
    @neiltube8004 Рік тому

    Another beautiful episode! I hope to be sitting back watching episode 100 or more one day. I jokingly commented to my wife that all your ancillary items are nice and you were rather demure, She then said "Yes he just oozes sophistication" :) Thought you might like that.

  • @user-td6yv6lr7p
    @user-td6yv6lr7p Рік тому +1

    That looks so good, great idea cooking the pork over the veg, all that lovely jus

  • @markelliott6112
    @markelliott6112 Рік тому

    Clive this is incredible. Pure class. Currently in Barcelona watching this. Would go great with some Spanish wine. All the best from your kiwi friend. I’ll cook this when I get back to New Zealand next week

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      Great to hear from you Mark! Have a great time in one of my favourite cities. Clive

  • @josephroll4899
    @josephroll4899 Рік тому +2

    Looks amazing as always. Thank you for another excellent video.

  • @mrboomslang8852
    @mrboomslang8852 Рік тому

    Why did I decide to watch this on Sunday of all days! So jealous! Looks amazing my friend!

  • @tozzifan82
    @tozzifan82 6 місяців тому

    I’m italian guy. Thank you for your istructions , it’s amazing! I attend your step for low and slow beef ribs and brisket . Why can’t you use the weber’s brickets?

  • @korejanos1975
    @korejanos1975 3 місяці тому

    ❤esto es mí concepto de slow and good food 😋👌🏕️

  • @nitishhaldar2567
    @nitishhaldar2567 2 місяці тому

    Thank You. I never had pork and won't have one. But I really enjoyed this video. That look really delicious

  • @eonstot
    @eonstot Рік тому +4

    Lovely video Clive! I know you rarely show your food beyond the presentation phase, but I’d really like to know how this turned out for you! Did it turn out as well as hoped? It looked beautiful.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      I'm usually fairly hard on myself, but I was pretty happy with the way this turned out. Thanks for commenting. Clive

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      If I made it again I might sprinkle a little more salt over the skin before it went into the oven

    • @eonstot
      @eonstot Рік тому

      Great to hear! Cheers! @@TheWoodFiredOvenChef

  • @stevencurtisphotography
    @stevencurtisphotography Рік тому +1

    Thanks Clive, love the relaxing style of your cooking and videos.

  • @braddixon3338
    @braddixon3338 Рік тому

    You inspire me to branch out and cook other things in my wood fired oven, aside from pizza. I have tried a few of your other recipes/videos with great success. I'll have to think about this one, as I'm not sure how much fat is left in the pork belly after cooking, I'm ok with it, but my wife not so much. Your different format to this video was interesting, I felt much more in tune and apart of the cook, of course I did miss your calm demeanor throughout the video. Thank you so much for taking the time to release such top notch content! Love the music, one of my favorites parts.

  • @Jbiglin
    @Jbiglin 6 місяців тому +1

    I came back to your channel to get my fix. Hoping for another ‘Season’ of The Wood Fired Oven Chef. Miss seeing your new vids in my feed.

  • @Krishna-Govender
    @Krishna-Govender Рік тому +4

    This new silent format may be more relaxing, but I prefer your narration.

  • @Korgon2013
    @Korgon2013 Рік тому

    I just “finished” my oven, cooked my first pizzas, now I can’t wait to try some of your recipes!

  • @phtevenchevas3960
    @phtevenchevas3960 Рік тому

    Well done Sir! I can only imagine an amazing evening sitting outside by the wood oven with a glass of wine and a thick slab of that smoky, juicy , delicious pork belly. The video was so well made, talking is overrated. Subscribed, bell is on! I'm looking forward to the next video.

  • @honeybiscuitsinc
    @honeybiscuitsinc Рік тому

    Enigmatically salubrious! Another great example of culinary mastery. Thank you Sir🔥

  • @michaelduncan2759
    @michaelduncan2759 Рік тому

    Nice to see you back Clive, always look forward to your videos.

  • @JonDan-f1x
    @JonDan-f1x Рік тому

    Hi Clive, love your video’s, lots of good content and so relaxing to watch. Keep up the great work, looking forward to seeing more cheers from Australia 🍷

  • @ESW206
    @ESW206 Рік тому +1

    Who did u get to make ur oven?

  • @halonggiang
    @halonggiang 6 місяців тому

    You have the most pretty oven i’ve ever seen. So i build mine just look like yours ;))

  • @Justalittleoutoftown
    @Justalittleoutoftown Рік тому +1

    It looks delicious as usual. I would also like to complement you on the way you put these videos together. You do a excellent job on both.

  • @tasteofmassachusettsneweng2807

    Watching now amazing how you were able to maintain and provide the proper Heat as you said in the start. My only question is why not a diamond cut on the fat side? Knowing you I know there must be a good reason I'm dying to know

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      There are so many way you can score the fat based on personal preference, but I kept it simple, and in the direction that I wanted to cut the pork so the crackling stays intact.

  • @AminMaghbouli
    @AminMaghbouli Рік тому +2

    When it comes to wood fire oven videos in UA-cam, you see a lot of talk and shots on preparation but real tricks of cooking/backing either forgotten or not taken! Your videos show the most challenging and tricky parts! That is just mastery and care to share!

  • @aXXo38
    @aXXo38 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe for cooking Pork Belly. The detailed steps and the delightful description make it sound like a culinary adventure. It's clear that a lot of care and attention goes into preparing this dish. Here's a summary of the key steps:
    Choose a 1.6kg to 1.8kg piece of Pork Belly, skin on, and without bones. Allow it to sit uncovered in the refrigerator overnight to dry out the skin.
    Preheat your oven to around 275°F/135°C, ensuring that the temperature remains fairly constant for the approximately 2-hour cooking time.
    Score the pork skin (no more than ¼ inch deep) and rub it with a spice mix, including black pepper, fennel seeds, cardamom seeds, and flaky sea salt.
    Prepare a gravy by roughly chopping onion, fennel, carrot, and tomatoes. Crush garlic, add herbs like fennel and thyme, season, and drizzle with olive oil. Place a metal rack over the vegetables, then put the pork on top.
    Roast the pork, rotating it occasionally to cook evenly. After about 2 hours or when it reaches an internal temperature of 160-165°F/72-74°C, remove it and let it rest.
    Make the gravy from the pan drippings, white wine, and chicken stock. Reduce and strain the gravy.
    This sounds like a delightful dish with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The wine recommendation and the accompanying music add a touch of sophistication to the dining experience. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
    Review:
    I recently tried this Pork Belly recipe, and it was an extraordinary culinary experience. The flavors were perfectly balanced, the pork was tender, and the crackling was nothing short of spectacular. The spice rub, made from black pepper, fennel seeds, and cardamom, added a delightful depth to the dish, and the gravy was rich and savory. The entire cooking process was well-detailed and easy to follow, resulting in a stunning meal.
    Recommendation:
    I highly recommend trying this Pork Belly recipe to anyone who enjoys a mouthwatering, gourmet-level meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or looking to impress guests with a special dish, this recipe is a winner. The spice mix and roasting method bring out the best in the pork belly, and the flavorful gravy complements it perfectly. It's an ideal choice for a special occasion or a memorable family dinner.
    Suggestion:
    For those looking to add a personal touch to this already fantastic recipe, consider experimenting with different spice combinations or marinades to create variations of the dish. You can also try serving it with different sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad to suit your preferences. The wine and music suggestions added a touch of elegance, so feel free to pair it with your favorite wine and set the mood with some soothing music for a complete dining experience.
    Overall, this Pork Belly recipe is a culinary masterpiece that deserves a place in your repertoire of exceptional dishes. Enjoy the delightful journey of preparing and savoring this delicious meal!

  • @CoconutandFamily
    @CoconutandFamily Рік тому +1

    Wow, I can smell it from across the screen 😊

  • @DovetailKitchens
    @DovetailKitchens 2 місяці тому

    Yum. I tend to only do Pizzas, flat breads and baba ganoush in my wood fired oven. You have inspired me to spread my wings.

  • @riverrat7411
    @riverrat7411 Рік тому

    Without a doubt one of the best channels on UA-cam! Man, I sure wish I was your neighbor :-)

  • @garethhillier7801
    @garethhillier7801 Рік тому

    These videos are so good. It’s a great highlight when I see a new one drop. Thank you

  • @Pitcrew1960
    @Pitcrew1960 Рік тому

    Lovely Clive especially with caramelised apple chips

  • @frankinhiro
    @frankinhiro Рік тому

    Amazing! Never thought of doing pork belly in the WFO. But, it only makes sense... An oven is an oven. I'll have to give it a try. Thank you!

  • @RIBBSO
    @RIBBSO Рік тому

    Cheers Clive,a wonderful video again,
    Will be doing it this weekend,hopefully it turns out like yours did.
    Shall be making a nice apple sauce to accompany the crackling.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      Apple sauce is a great suggestion. Let me know how it goes.

    • @RIBBSO
      @RIBBSO Рік тому

      @@TheWoodFiredOvenChef Hi Clive,the belly pork was a huge success,the herb and spice mix really enhanced the flavour.
      Served it with your squashed potatoes in olive oil,green beans and the apple sauce.
      The sauce is great with the crackling.
      Cheers and thanks again for your videos. Ian.
      Unfortunately I forgot to take any photos.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      @@RIBBSO Glad to hear it went well

  • @christinalempesi3372
    @christinalempesi3372 Рік тому

    speechless, i love your videos . I am waiting for new videos everytime .you are simple the best

  • @mariolombardi3864
    @mariolombardi3864 Рік тому

    Another beautiful meal wonderfully prepared. Thank you for sharing. I've been planning my wood oven for a while now.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      Thanks so much. If you would like to email me through my website I will send you all the information you need about my oven.

  • @GregoryMooreMD
    @GregoryMooreMD Рік тому

    as always, top. notch production & wonderful recipe. can't wait to try. Thank you, Clive!

  • @carloscordova2404
    @carloscordova2404 Рік тому

    Always a treat to see what you're cooking. Pork belly looks delicious. Wondering if you have considered a turkey...tis the season. Thanks for the excellent content.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      Turkey is on a long list of things to do. Thanks for the comment. Happy Holidays.

  • @hammer6854
    @hammer6854 Рік тому

    Hello Clive, can you do a bread episode? It would be interesting to see how you approach bread making in the oven. Love the content by the way!

  • @texasrunner9848
    @texasrunner9848 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel and your recipes. I want to be you someday!

  • @teop7887
    @teop7887 Рік тому

    This is by far the best video yet.
    Wow.

  • @dereksandos536
    @dereksandos536 Рік тому

    You are my spirit animal. Thank you for this amazing knowledge.

  • @Hamsa3600
    @Hamsa3600 4 місяці тому

    i am glad that u keep this music .

  • @W2rch1ld217
    @W2rch1ld217 Рік тому

    Beautiful shots. Wonderful idea. Delicious looking food. But this video left me wanting.
    Was the food good?? Reactions of family? How does it compare to slow cooking the pork in a conventional oven? Hint of smoke from the wood in the meat?

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      The food was great. The rest of the family is vegetarian. I've never made it in a conventional oven. Not a hint of smoke, just the pork and the spices. Let me know when you try it and discover how wonderful it is.

  • @dbluedds
    @dbluedds Рік тому

    Thank you Clive. Another fantastic video!

  • @justinmarks7321
    @justinmarks7321 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your wonderful video's, They have made my life better.

  • @toddhildebrand6057
    @toddhildebrand6057 Рік тому

    Don’t know how this came up on my feed but I hit the subscribe pretty quickly. Looks amazing. Great post!

  • @manuelgouveia2710
    @manuelgouveia2710 Рік тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you!

  • @David34981
    @David34981 Рік тому +3

    I like before I view, because I know this is going to be fabulous. Even though I'm a vegetarian. Yes I'm weird.

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому

      My lovely wife is a vegetarian too. Nothing weird about it 😃 Thanks for watching.

  • @AES5967
    @AES5967 Рік тому

    Almost 100k subscribers! Well done, sir. A video cooking some pork ribs would be a hit.

  • @stevemaltby4496
    @stevemaltby4496 Рік тому +1

    Sir Clive. You’ve nailed it once again. My Family now stalk your channel and critique my efforts against Clive’s masterpieces. 😅

  • @SusanNorgren
    @SusanNorgren Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video and your love of cooking shines!! My Cru wood fired pizza oven is so much smaller. Can I still duplicate your art of wood fired cooking techniques?

  • @ScandinavianCoward
    @ScandinavianCoward Рік тому

    Great Davinci Resolve work here, not to mention the food! 🍷 (Came here through Darren's channel.)

    • @TheWoodFiredOvenChef
      @TheWoodFiredOvenChef  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much. Darren was so helpful when making the switch to DaVinci. He's a great teacher. Thanks for the comment. Clive

  • @jiayang7817
    @jiayang7817 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for putting up these videos 😊

  • @CharlesSibbald
    @CharlesSibbald Рік тому

    We missed you! Thanks for another video!