Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍖 1 kg of fresh pork belly | 🧅 1 shallot |
| ❄️ 250 g of lard | 🍷 20 cl of dry white wine (Vouvray or Sauvignon) |
| 🍃 2 bay leaves | 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste |
Utensils
| 🍳 Pot | 🔪 Chef’s knife |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | ⚖️ Kitchen scale |
| 🔪 Cutting board | 🌡️ Cooking thermometer |
| 🥄 Ladle | 🧊 Storage container |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 3 hours
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 2 hours
STEP 1: Cut the pork belly into pieces of about 100 grams and place them in a dish.
STEP 2: Add salt and pepper to the meat, then mix well to season evenly.
STEP 3: In a large pot, add the lard to ensure the meat cooks tenderly.
STEP 4: Incorporate the pieces of pork into the pot, then add the white wine to deglaze.
STEP 5: Add bay leaves to flavor the dish, then bring to a gentle simmer.
STEP 6: Let simmer gently for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
STEP 7: Turn off the heat and let the rillons rest for an hour in their fat to fully absorb the flavors.
The homemade rillons recipe embodies the tradition of French gastronomy. This savory dish originated from a know-how passed down through generations. Preparing rillons is an immersion in authentic flavors that warm the heart.
By using quality pork belly and a blend of aromas, you achieve a rich and satisfying result. The combination of white wine and lard allows the meat to slowly confit, thereby delivering all its tenderness and richness of flavor.
Rillons can be enjoyed hot or cold, paired with good bread or a salad, making each bite a moment of sharing. Cooking this traditional dish allows reconnecting with one’s roots and appreciating the dishes of yesteryear.
