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Braised Pork Belly with Roasted Cauliflower & Butter Sauce

This meal is deeply satisfying, rich in fats and protein, and ensures the OMAD person meets their daily ketogenic needs in one sitting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: High Fat, High Protein, Keto Starter, Low Carb
Servings: 2
Cost: £11

Ingredients

For the Braised Pork Belly

  • 500 g pork belly skin-on, cut into thick slices
  • 500 ml chicken stock or water with a stock cube
  • 2 tbsp 30ml soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp 15ml apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp ginger powder or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp 15g butter (for finishing)

For the Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 medium cauliflower ~500g, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp 30ml olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Butter Sauce

  • 60 g butter
  • 1 tbsp 15ml double cream
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Additional OMAD Portion: Creamed Spinach

  • 200 g spinach
  • 30 g butter
  • 50 ml double cream
  • 30 g grated mature cheddar

Instructions

Braising the Pork Belly

  • In a saucepan, add the pork belly, chicken stock, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
  • Once cooked, remove the pork belly, reserving the liquid.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter, and sear the pork belly slices until crispy.

Roasting the Cauliflower

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
  • Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

Making the Butter Sauce

  • Melt butter in a small pan over low heat.
  • Stir in double cream, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until smooth.

Preparing the Creamed Spinach (For OMAD Person)

  • Melt butter in a pan, add spinach, and cook until wilted.
  • Add double cream and cheddar cheese, stirring until thickened.
  • Macronutrient Breakdown (Approximate Per Person)

Notes

Macro Nutrient Summary (Approximate)
Standard OMAD Portion
Calories ~750 kcal ~1,200 kcal
Protein ~40g ~60g
Fat ~65g ~100g
Net Carbs ~6g ~8g
 
This meal ensures the OMAD person gets the required calories, fats, and protein while keeping it fully ketogenic. A rich, buttery side of creamed spinach is included to boost calories for the fasting individual.