Eisbein

Ingredients

• 1 piece of pork belly (about 3.3 lbs)
• 2 onions
• 2 celery sticks
• 2 carrots
• 100 g of parsley
• 200 ml of white wine
• 200 ml of beef broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 dried dates
• 1 lemon
• olive oil

Method

1. Cut the pork belly into pieces about 2x2 inches and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onions, celery, and carrots.
3. Add the pork belly and cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, until the fat has rendered.
4. Add the white wine, beef broth, salt, pepper, bay leaf, dried dates, and lemon juice.
5. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 2-3 hours, until the pork belly is tender.
6. Finally, add the chopped parsley and gently mix.
7. Serve hot with a slice of toasted bread.
8. Enjoy your meal!