Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beer-Braised Pork Belly – The Spanish Butcher’s Secret

Introduction
A Spanish butcher once shared a trick that transforms ordinary pork belly into something extraordinary. By slowly braising it in wheat beer and finishing it off with a hot sear, the result is tender, flavorful meat that literally melts in your mouth. It's an easy yet impressive dish that bridges rustic tradition and refined flavor.

Ingredients:
For the Pork Belly:

2 pounds (approx. 700g) pork belly, skin scored or removed

1 bottle (500 ml) light wheat beer

Salt and pepper, to taste

1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

Optional Seasonings:

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme

1 bay leaf

How to Make: