Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 dash red pepper flakes
  • 7 small juniper berries
  • 6 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 6 pounds pork belly, skin off
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup St. Francis logo cabernet

Method

  • Grind spices and mix, in a large bowl, with the salt.
  • Place pork belly in a large ziplock bag and rub the spice mixture all over.
  • With the pork still inside the bag, rub it with garlic and gently pour on the wine, taking care not to rub off the spices.
  • Cure the belly in the fridge for 8-15 days. The salt and spices will penetrate the meat, rendering it firm.