Apple cider roasted NZ Pork belly

Step 1

Preheat oven to 240°C (220°C fan forced).

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, score NZ Pork rind in a criss-cross pattern. Place NZ Pork, rind-side up, in a large baking dish. Combine rosemary and salt in a small bowl, rub over pork. Roast NZ Pork, uncovered, 20 minutes or until the rind starts to blister and crackle.

Step 3

Reduce oven to 160°C (140°C fan forced). Add cider to dish, roast, uncovered, 1¼ hours.

Step 4

Add parsnips, garlic and stock to dish, roast a further 45 minutes.

Step 5

Add apple and lentils to dish, roast 30 minutes or until apple is tender. Season to taste.