Ingredients

  • 1 pork belly trimmed
  • 4 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 head garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 5 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 2 onions small dice
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 quart cornmeal
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 quarts heavy cream
  • kosher salt As needed
  • black pepper As needed, freshly ground
  • 2 pints strawberries tops removed, sliced
  • 2 pints grapes sliced
  • 1 cup dried apricot minced
  • 1 cup dried cherry minced
  • 2 cups fennel julienned
  • 3 red onion small dice
  • 1 tablespoon thyme minced
  • 1 tablespoon chives minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley minced
  • 1 quart cider vinegar

Method

  • 1. In sous vide bag, rub belly with lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, oil and thyme.
  • 2. Place in circulator overnight at 140°F.
  • 3. Remove and let cool.
  • 4. Portion into servings.
  • 5. Roast belly at 500°F until crispy.
  • 1. Smoke fruit at 450°F for five minutes.
  • 2. Sweat fennel and onion in a rondeau.
  • 3. Pour off oil and add fruit, herbs, and vinegar.
  • 4. Simmer until reduced and thickened.
  • 1. In a large sautoir, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
  • 2. Add water and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Stir in cornmeal, cook until tender.
  • 4. Stir in butter and cream and season with salt and pepper.