https://www.prehistoricsoul.com/shvvyvoya What is a parsnip anyway? https://space1026.com/2024/01/k6fjge8vd And do you know what pork belly is???
https://serenityspaonline.com/74rj52fhrhttps://www.chat-quiberon.com/2024/01/18/7taky0oug https://fireheartmusic.com/u25olxianw (Our second course in our “American Tasting Feast” menu after Thanksgiving.)
https://therepairstore.ca/u4n9zr4xh2 According to “cookthink.com” — “A parsnip is a pale, homely and under-loved root vegetable that looks something like an anemic carrot. Parsnips have a slightly sweet flavor that peaks during the fall and winter.”
https://www.chat-quiberon.com/2024/01/18/iz89zx13ihttps://mmopage.com/news/1y8d7kp A parsnip can be baked, mashed, steamed, sauteed, or boiled. They have a stronger flavor than the carrot and in ancient times were believed to be an aphrodisiacs. You should read up on the lowly parsnip and you may find other recipes that are delicious as this soup and also my Winter White Vegetable Soup.
https://masterfacilitator.com/ta88zqnfI don’t think I had ever tasted a parsnip before making the Winter White Vegetable Soup. I just knew I needed every white vegetable I could think of and this one was on my list.
This soup was a joint endeavor. My friend Peggy did the soup and I prepared the crispy pork belly. This was the second course in our menu which if you haven’t seen the menu, it is here.
https://sieterevueltas.net/dwxzd3pitzo Now, for the pork belly. Pork belly is meat derived from the belly of a pig. It is pretty popular in Chinese and Korean cuisine. BUT, growing up we had something we called “fresh side pork” or “fresh bacon” and I was surprised to discover it is one and the same. It has a delicious taste. Unlike bacon, it isn’t smoked so it doesn’t have a smoky or salty taste at all. The process for doing the pork belly was quite lengthy. First it had to be brined for 24 hours and then it was suppose to bake for 24 hours. Instead, I baked for 5 hours on low temperature, then cut it into cubes and fried it for a garnish for the soup.
https://gungrove.com/4kfk0lm6Brined Pork Belly
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs. of pork belly
- 12 c. water
- 1 cup table salt
- 1/2 stalk lemongrass
- 1/2 head garlic
- 1 1/2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1/3 bunch thyme
- 4 bay leaves
- 4-5 star anise
- 3 Tbsp. coriander seed
- 1 Tbsp. ginger or use 4 Tbsp. fresh ginger
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool before use. Cover the pork belly with the brine. Brine the pork belly for 24 hours. Remove from brine and rinse. In a pan, cover the pork belly with cool water. Cover with foil. Cook for 24 hours at 325°. (this is the party I ignored and cooked at 250° for about 5 hours). Once cooked, press and refrigerate overnight. Next day, cut the pork belly into small cubes and fry them until golden brown and crispy. **Note, I think the next time, I may brine but after brining just cut up and fry.