Seared scallops with crisp pork belly recipe

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Photography by Anson Smart
Photography by Anson Smart
  • Cuisine: Modern Australian
  • Servings: Serves 10 or more
  • Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
  • Course: Finger food

Ingredients

Confit of pork belly
30g coarse sea salt
1 sprig thyme
1 clove of garlic
4 peppercorns
100g pork belly
about 300g pork or duck fat, or enough to cover the pork belly
2 tablespoons light muscovado sugar
juice of 1 lime
10 large scallops, without roe
olive oil, for frying
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Preparation

To make the confit of pork belly, bash the salt, thyme, garlic and peppercorns in a mortar and pestle. Rub all over the pork belly, place in a tray and leave in the refrigerator overnight. The following day, rinse the pork belly in water until it no longer tastes of salt, then drain and pat dry. Place in a tray with the pork or duck fat, ensuring that the pork is completely covered with the fat. Cook at 90°C for 4 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to rest until it has cooled.

Put the muscovado sugar in a small saucepan with 4 tablespoons water and stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook over high heat until the mixture forms a heavy golden-brown syrup. Season gradually with lime juice, according to your taste.

Shred the pork belly confit into strands. Place a frying pan over medium–high heat, add some of the preserving fat and fry the pork belly until crispy. Drain on paper towel to remove any residual fat.

To finish and serve, slice the scallops in half horizontally. In a hot pan, sear them in a little olive oil on the cut side first, then turn over to finish. Place a half scallop in each serving spoon. Arrange some crisp pork on top and drizzle with the muscovado glaze. Serve immediately.

Makes 20 canapés.

Want to try another pork belly recipe? Take a look at Matthew Evans’ braised pork belly with brown sugar and star anise. For something a little more French, Stephane Reynaud’s caramelised pork belly recipe fits the bill. Or, browse all our pork belly recipes.

If you enjoyed this Seared scallops with crisp pork belly recipe then browse more Modern Australian recipes, nut-free recipes, egg-free recipes, lactose-free recipes, valentine's day recipes and our most popular hainanese chicken rice recipe.

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