PORK RECIPES

Pork Belly with Butter Beans

This dish, somewhere between a soup and a stew, isn’t a traditional recipe as such. The use of orange juice sounds unusual but it’s not too mad when you think that we often glaze a boiled ham with marmalade. Try it and you’ll see.

Belly Pork with Cider Cream

When it comes to the sauce, you may ask, “Why reduce the cider? Why reduce the apple juice?” The reason I reduce them is to intensify the flavour. By the way, this sauce also goes very well with roast pheasant or chicken.

Toad in the Hole

The key to this dish is making the batter carefully so that it rises nicely. To do this first beat the eggs, then whisk in the flour a little at a time, mixing well. Gradually add in the milk, making a smooth batter. Rest it for 1–2 hours.

Pork Chops with Apple and Sage

This recipe is very simple and very traditional in terms of British cuisine. Using the barbecue to allow the apples to caramelise in their own sugar couldn't be easier.

Pork Medallions with Caramelised Apple

Pork and sage is a fantastic marriage. Add apple and it’s even better. I prefer caramelised apples to a traditional apple sauce in many ways. You still get the sweetness of the apples, but you gain another texture on the plate. That’s important.

Oktoberfest Pork

This pork roast is full of the autumnal flavours associated with the German celebration of Oktoberfest. Serve with Sauerkraut, dumplings and a mug of Bavarian beer for a true flavour of the festival.

Prunes Wrapped in Bacon

This dish is simple to make but provides a real taste sensation. The sweetness of the prunes and the saltiness of the bacon complement each other perfectly and make for moreish canapés.