Ths belly pork with green bean tapenade is a seriously special dish that takes a bit of extra time, but the results are well worth the effort. With inspiration from Mediterranean flavours including anchovies, olives and garlic, this fresh take on a Sunday roast is sure to be a hit with your friends and family - and it looks as good as it tastes as well.
Our guide on how to prepare and cook runner beans will make this recipe even easier!
Ingredients
- 1.2kg piece of belly pork, skin scored
- 250g runner beans
- 50g each stoned black and green olives
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 anchovies, mashed
- 4tbsp good olive oil
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Sprinkle the flesh and rind side of the pork with salt and set aside for 2-3 hours.
- Wash the salt off quickly and dry the meat and skin. Set the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
- Season the pork skin with salt and pepper. Put the meat on a rack that fits in a roasting tin and pour in enough hot water to reach a depth of at least 1cm. Roast for 11/12 hours, or 30 mins per 500g. Leave to rest for 15 mins.
- About 30 mins before serving, string the beans and cut them into diamond shapes. Cook in boiling water for 2-3 mins, drain and refresh under cold running water. Set aside.
- Roughly chop the olives and mix them with the garlic, anchovies and oil. Mix in the beans.
- To serve, cut the pork into 18 small squares. Arrange on plates and spoon bean tapenade mixture around each piece. Drizzle with a little more oil if you like.
Top Tip for making Belly pork with green bean tapenade
Salting the meat makes the crackling really crispy, so don't be tempted to miss this step out!
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Pork and cabbage stir-fry
This mouthwatering pork and cabbage stir-fry is ready in just four simple steps taking just 10 mins to prep...
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Slimming World's roast dinner
With Slimming World's roast dinner you'll never feel like you have to miss out on the most important meal of the week again.
By Slimming World Last updated
-
Harissa roast chicken with jewelled cous cous
By Samuel Goldsmith Published
-
Stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot
Our stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot is infused with lots of Middle Eastern flavours and it only takes 30 minutes of prep
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney
This stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney is best made the night before so it can marinate and intensify in flavour.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Easter coconut and lemon cake
This Easter coconut and lemon cake serves 12 and leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Pizza Hut is launching a roast dinner pizza and food fans are torn
By Naomi Jamieson Published
-
You can now get your Toby Carvery roast dinner delivered with Just Eat
That’s right, a roast dinner delivered to your door
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Aldi are selling giant Yorkshire puddings filled with an entire roast dinner for just £1.99
By Caitlin Elliott Published