Braised Pork Belly with Infused Star Anise Jus

Braised Pork Belly with Infused Star Anise Jus

Experience braised pork belly where a potent star anise core meets caryophyllene terpenes for spicy warmth and full-body comfort.

THC 165mg per serving CBD 7mg per serving. Prep 25 mins Cook 3 hours Serves 4. Onset 60-120 minutes Duration 4-6 hours.

Ingredients

Infused Star Anise Jus 2 tablespoons drizzled 18 percent DV Iron

Pork belly 3 lbs skin-on 55 percent DV Protein

Star anise pods 4 whole 5 percent DV

Carrots 4 diced 15 percent DV Vitamin A

Onions 2 diced 8 percent DV Vitamin C

Beef stock 2 cups 5 percent DV Potassium

Instructions

Brown pork belly then braise with stock and star anise, Flow tip: cover tightly to infuse terpenes evenly into the meat.

Simmer low until falling apart, Flow tip: skim fat for clean jus while preserving cannabinoid potency.

Shred meat and glaze with warm infused jus, Flow tip: serve over rice for perfect pairing.

Decarboxylation

Temperature 240F / 115C. Time 40 minutes. Cannabis 9.8g. Standard decarb in oven. Flower will be used to infuse the jus for the pork.

Infusion

Method Infused Star Anise Jus. Base: beef stock star anise and sugar (1 cup total). Temperature 165F. Time 70 minutes. Yield 1 cup. Storage refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Simmer stock with star anise and sugar.

Add decarbed flower gently.

Reduce then strain.

Terpene Pairing

Primary Terpene Caryophyllene. Flavor Profile spicy peppery and woody. Aroma clove-like with herbal notes. Why It Works This terpene complements the star anise warmth while adding anti-inflammatory synergy that elevates the rich pork belly. Complementary Terpenes humulene pinene.

Strain Suggestions

Cherry Pie indica. THC 18-22 percent CBD 0.5-1 percent. Terpenes caryophyllene myrcene. Flavors cherry vanilla earthy. Effects relaxing euphoric body high. Perfect pairing for the star anise pork.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 620. Total Fat 42g 54 percent DV. Saturated Fat 16g 80 percent DV. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 180mg 60 percent DV. Sodium 520mg 23 percent DV. Total Carbohydrate 18g 7 percent DV. Dietary Fiber 4g 14 percent DV. Total Sugars 6g. Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0 percent DV. Protein 48g 96 percent DV. Vitamin C 15mg 17 percent DV. Vitamin D 0mcg 0 percent DV. Calcium 60mg 5 percent DV. Iron 8mg 44 percent DV. Potassium 920mg 20 percent DV.

Dosage

THC per serving 165mg. CBD per serving 7mg. Onset 60-120 minutes Effect Duration 4-6 hours. Start with one serving. Wait 90 minutes before consuming more. Effects vary by individual tolerance metabolism and consumption method. For adults 21 only. Consume responsibly and in accordance with local laws.