Slow Cooker Pork Belly With Braised Apples And Cabbage

• 1 3/4 - 2 pounds pork belly
• 22 ounces hard apple cider
• 1/4 cup salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons juniper berries, freshly ground
• 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, separated
• 4 cups chicken or pork stock
• 1/4 cup American apple brandy (for example, Laird's)
• 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 cups sliced apples

1. If pork belly still has skin on one side, score through skin in a diamond pattern, to allow brine to penetrate into meat.
2. Combine apple cider, salt, sugar, mustard seed, and juniper berries in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer to dissolve salt and sugar, and remove from heat.
3. Place brine and pork belly into a plastic bag. Store in refrigerator for 8-24 hours. Turn the bag over two or three times to redistribute brine.
4. Remove belly from brine, rinse off any spices that cling to it, and dry it well with a paper towel.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil in a skillet over high heat. Add belly and sear on all sides.
6. Allow belly to cool, then add it to a slow cooker. Divide belly into two or more portions, if necessary, to fit. Add stock, apple brandy, and apple-cider vinegar. Liquid should not cover belly, so use less stock if necessary.
7. Cook on low heat for 6 or more hours, or until internal temperature of pork reaches 160u0b0 F.
8. Remove pork from braising liquid. Cut into serving-sized portions. Heat remaining grapeseed oil over high heat and sear belly pieces on all sides.
9. Place cabbage and apples in a saucepan. Ladle enough pork braising liquid over cabbage and apples to cover. Braise until just soft.
10. Serve pork over braised apples and cabbage.

pork belly, apple cider, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, juniper berries, grapeseed oil, chicken, apple brandy, applecider vinegar, cabbage, apples

Taken from food52.com/recipes/1828-slow-cooker-pork-belly-with-braised-apples-and-cabbage (may not work)