Slow Cooked Pork Belly Souvla and Crispy Chicken Thighs with Asian Slaw

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while still providing moisture.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Date paste offers sweetness with less acidity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor profile.

Cut pork belly into big chunks on the bone.

Drizzle tamarind sauce over the pork belly chunks.

Skewer the pork belly pieces using barbecue hooks.

Place the skewered pork belly on the barbecue.

Cook chicken thighs on the barbecue without olive oil, turning frequently.

Prepare Asian slaw in five minutes.

Check on the chicken and pork after about an hour and a half of cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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