This recipe is a gourmet yet approachable meal that is perfect for any special occasion or a luxurious weekend breakfast. This dish combines the rich, succulent flavors of pork belly, cooked to perfection using sous vide technology, with the creamy texture of spinach and the delightful addition of perfectly cooked eggs. The sous vide method ensures the pork belly is tender and juicy, while the air fryer adds a crispy exterior.
Crispy Sous Vide Pork Belly with Creamed Spinach and Pasture-Raised Over Easy Eggs
This recipe brings together the best of sous vide cooking and air frying for a delightful meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly, skin removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 pasture-raised eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the sous vide water bath to 165°F (74°C).
- Season the pork belly with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Place the seasoned pork belly in a vacuum-sealed bag or a resealable bag using the water displacement method.
- Sous vide the pork belly for 10 hours.
- After cooking, remove the pork belly from the bag and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the pork belly with olive oil and place it in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the exterior is crispy.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set, but the yolks are still runny, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip each egg and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Breakdown of Ingredients and Average Carb Content
- 1 lb pork belly (0g carbs)
- 2 teaspoons salt (0g carbs)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (0g carbs)
- 2 cloves garlic (2g carbs)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (0.5g carbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (0g carbs)
- 10 oz fresh spinach leaves (7g carbs)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (3.2g carbs)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1g carbs)
- 1 tablespoon butter (0g carbs)
- 1 clove garlic (1g carbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste (0g carbs)
- 3 pasture-raised eggs (1.8g carbs)
- 1 tablespoon butter (0g carbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste (0g carbs)
Total Carb Content for Entire Meal: 16.5g carbs
Per Serving (assuming 2 servings): 8.25g carbs per serving
Gourmet Indulgence
Crispy Sous Vide Pork Belly with Creamed Spinach and Pasture-Raised Over Easy Eggs is a decadent and satisfying dish that combines gourmet techniques with wholesome ingredients. The pork belly is incredibly tender thanks to the sous vide method, while the air fryer gives it a perfect crispy finish. The creamy spinach adds a delightful richness, and the eggs provide a velvety texture to complete the meal.
Credit; crneil87
