Comments on: Ad Hoc at Home: Pork Belly Confit

By: jimmy

jimmy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0000

hey – the brine is cooked for just a few moments to activate the herbs, then cooled down. Did you let the brine cool before adding the pork?

I’d take the skin off before proceeding. Thanks!

By: jimmy

jimmy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Always wondered about that place! I don’t live too far from there. Thanks Bill!

By: Maurice

Maurice — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:48:00 +0000

Two weeks ago I read your writeup, enjoyed the pics, and took down some notes. The pork belly is in the oven, as I write this, on its fourth hour of cooking. It smells awsome. I would like to ask a couple of questions, your picture shows the porkB marinating in brine with all the fresh green herbs, but your note says “cooked” brine, so I took the chance and simmered the brine fo about 15 mintues, is that ok? (I guess I will know soon). I left the skin on (did not pay close attention) should I continue with or without when prep time comes. Great write up.

By: Bill Lobe

Bill Lobe — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:11:00 +0000

Yo- Great Stuff! If you’re looking for good pork belly, look no further than the International Market on Spring Rd. in Smyrna (F buckhead). Some of the best produce (and some great meat, but not all the meat is great) around for CHEAP, and their fish section is hard to beat unless you travel out to Decatur. Nice Job. – Bill

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:24:00 +0000

Absolutely awesome. I just picked up 2 lbs of pork belly and this is where it’s going.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:23:14 +0000

Winston – See Nick’s comment above, they are good suggestions.

If you feel like dropping some coin on a shipment, my last few buys have been from Caw Caw Creek Pig Farm – http://www.cawcawcreek.com/

By: Winston

Winston — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:18:16 +0000

Which of the Asian Markets on Buford Highway do you recommend for finding good pork belly?

By: Nicky

Nicky — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:06:35 +0000

I hope you’ve figured out by now that the best places to find pork belly in ATL are the Asian markets on Buford Hwy or, if you prefer all-natural Berkshire pork, Your Dekalb Farmers Market. Thanks for the commentary on the recipe.

By: Nicky

Nicky — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:03:29 +0000

I hope you,ve figured out by now that the best places to find pork belly in ATL are the Asian markets on Buford Hwy or, if you prefer all-natural Berkshire pork, Your Dekalb Farmers Market. Thanks for the commentary on the recipe.

By: Wade

Wade — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:58:30 +0000

Making this right now to serve on top of a mint and roasted tomato salad at tomorrow’s supper club. Thanks for the recipe walk through.