Kerry Casserole

This Kerry Casserole is a comforting, slow-cooked masterpiece that brings the rustic charm of Irish home cooking to your table. The dish centers on rich pork belly, which renders down to become incredibly tender and flavorful, paired with smoky bacon for an extra depth of taste. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes cook in the savory juices, becoming soft and golden on top, while earthy mushrooms and sweet onions add texture and aroma. Fresh rosemary ties the ingredients together with a fragrant, herbal note. Perfect for weekend gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this casserole requires minimal active effort but delivers maximum satisfaction. The long, slow bake allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a moist, hearty meal that pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or crusty bread.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 894.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Kerry Casserole is a comforting, slow-cooked masterpiece that brings the rustic charm of Irish home cooking to your table. The dish centers on rich pork belly, which renders down to become incredibly tender and flavorful, paired with smoky bacon for an extra depth of taste. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes cook in the savory juices, becoming soft and golden on top, while earthy mushrooms and sweet onions add texture and aroma. Fresh rosemary ties the ingredients together with a fragrant, herbal note. Perfect for weekend gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this casserole requires minimal active effort but delivers maximum satisfaction. The long, slow bake allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a moist, hearty meal that pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or crusty bread.

Ingredients

3/4 pound Belly of pork
3/4 pound Smoked bacon
2 pound Potatoes
1/4 pound Mushrooms
1 teaspoon Rosemary
1 pound Onions
3/4 cup Stock

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 325F (165C).
2
Cut the pork belly into one-inch cubes, ensuring a good balance of meat and fat for flavor.
3
Chop the smoked bacon into small pieces.
4
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly and evenly.
5
Wipe the mushrooms clean and slice them if they are large; slice the onions.
6
Season the pork cubes with salt, pepper, and half of the rosemary.
7
Grease a large ovenproof dish with a little butter or oil.
8
Create a base layer of thinly sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
9
Layer half of the seasoned pork and bacon over the potatoes.
10
Add a layer of sliced mushrooms and onions.
11
Repeat the layers: another layer of potatoes, then the remaining pork and bacon, followed by the rest of the vegetables.
12
Top with the remaining potato slices to cover the meat.
13
Sprinkle the remaining rosemary over the top.
14
Pour the stock evenly over the casserole.
15
Dot the top potatoes with small pieces of butter.
16
Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
17
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
18
Remove the cover or foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 894.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.2g75%
Saturated Fat 16.2g81%
Cholesterol 107.3mg36%
Sodium 1535.0mg64%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g18%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 61.2g123%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, bacon, baking, belly, casserole, kerry, main, mushrooms, onions, pork, potatoes, rosemary, smoked, stock, slow-cooked, hearty, comfort food, dinner

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