Roasted Pork Belly over Pear and Pomegranate Salad Recipe

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Just in time for the holidays, this pear and pomegranate salad is the perfect addition to any holiday-inspired menu. But what makes this recipe so unique and delicious? Brown Sugar Boneless Pork Belly from AdapTable Meals. Patty and I were honestly floored with just how well this dish came together.

The pear and pomegranate salad is prepared with a medley of sweet and fresh flavors made up of pomegranate seeds, sliced pear, candied pecans (an absolute must), feta cheese, and of course a variety of mixed greens. Topped with savory roasted pork belly and a simple homemade honey Dijon dressing, this meal or appetizer will absolutely leave you craving more.

Oven-Roasted Pork Belly

AdapTable Meals takes all of the heavy lifting off the table. If you’ve never had roasted pork belly, it tastes a lot like ultra-tender thick-cut bacon. AdapTable Meals’ Brown Sugar Boneless Pork Belly comes preseasoned and presliced, so all you need to do is slowly roast it in the oven for a little over an hour.

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What I love about this pork belly is how well it lends itself to a fruit-forward salad. The recipe boasts a really nice balance of sweet and salty and literally melts in your mouth.

How to Cook

This pork belly is best prepared by stacking a baking rack on top of a foil-lined baking sheet. This will keep the pork belly elevated while the fat drips into the pan. The foil will save you a lot of time and effort in the cleanup department. Be sure the pork reaches an internal temp of 200°F before removing it from the oven.

Homemade Honey Dijon Dressing

I borrowed the honey-Dijon dressing from one of my favorite blogs. It’s a tangy and bold dressing that’s really easy to make with basic pantry ingredients. The dressing is composed of Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and salt. I highly encourage you to make your own dressing over store-bought. It tastes so much fresher and makes the dish feel more elegant.

Since the salad has plenty of fruit, I wouldn’t choose a dressing that is overly sweet.

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