Skillet Sweet Potato Hash with Pork Belly and Fried Eggs
Welcoming loved ones around a generous table starts with letting the fresh aromas of Skillet Sweet Potato Hash with Pork Belly and Fried Eggs fill the home, allowing the savory aromas and fresh ingredients to develop deep flavors, which turns kitchen preparation into a shared pleasure and a welcoming ritual. Roasting helps break down the cellular walls of the vegetables, concentrating their juices and producing a rich, sweet flavor profile. The resulting centerpiece is a stunning, warm invitation for a party of eight, blending quiet luxury with the nostalgic pleasure of sharing a beautifully prepared treat.
This dish elevates the humble hash, we all know and love from the can, and rockets it out of the stratosphere. Pork belly can be a bit hard to find, so there are plenty of appropriate substitutes listed, but for a Sunday Best dish do look around and try the real thing.
Skillet Sweet Potato Hash with Pork Belly and Fried Eggs
Ingredients
Pork Belly
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound fresh, fat-on pork belly
Sweet Potato Hash
- 1 large sweet potato, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 large russet potato, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 large white onion, peeled and diced, about 1 cup
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 4 eggs
Instructions
Pork Belly
- Mix the sugar, salt, garlic and spices in a bowl and rub all over the pork. Place into an airtight plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 275°. Place the pork belly onto a round rack in a Dutch oven, or roasting pan covered with aluminum foil. Cover and roast until the meat is tender, about 3 hours.
- Remove the pork from the oven and cut into ½-inch cubes.
Sweet Potato Hash
- Raise your oven temperature to 400°. Place the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the potatoes are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven.
- Place the remaining olive oil into a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the onion and pepper until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and the pork belly cubes. Stir in the rosemary.
- Make 4 holes in the hash with a wooden spoon. Crack an egg into each gap. Cook until the eggs are set. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the hash directly from the skillet.
Pork Belly is a boneless, fatty cut of meat from the belly of the pig. In this recipe, I marinate it and then slow cook it so that the rich fatty layer dissolves, flavoring the meat. Many artisanal butchers are offering pork belly in their shops. You can also find it from online growers and on gourmet food purveyors online. Acceptable substitutes include salt pork, pork shoulder or good old slab bacon.
Slow roasting in the oven is best done in a baking dish, with a tight fitting lid. We cooks know this God send as the almighty Dutch oven. My favorite is French made, and available in colorfullyenameled cast-iron. So long as cooks have a non-stick 7 quart Dutch oven, capable of giving your food an even sear or braise, you are good to go! Trust me, when it comes to Dutch ovens – ideal for delectable meats and veggies – you want a product that is easy to clean, with silicon or cast iron handles.
The Heart of the Table
The comforting, savory aroma of sizzling meats and savory fats evokes a sense of shared abundance, drawing everyone close to enjoy this skillet sweet potato hash. Passing this generous, warm platter around the table turns our dinner into a lively symphony of stories.
The Art of the Host
- a hand-carved, long-handled cherrywood stirring spoon
- a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate grey
- a flexible stainless steel slotted turner with a walnut handle
- a solid copper balloon whisk to perfectly aerate ingredients
- a pair of professional-grade stainless steel locking kitchen tongs
- a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet with dual pour spouts
Neighborly Grace
- THE PRESENTATION: Arrange the dish elegantly in a pre-warmed, shallow cast-iron skillet resting on a thick cutting board of salvaged cherrywood. The dark iron provides a striking contrast to the vibrant colors of the dish, while keeping it sizzling and hot throughout the meal. Drape a runner of French raw linen in a muted oat hue beneath the board, allowing the natural, rumpled texture to offset the polished silverware. Finish the table setting with organic, hand-glazed side bowls and natural linen napkins bound with leather cords.
- THE POUR: To complement the savory, comforting layers of the Skillet Sweet Potato Hash with Pork Belly and Fried Eggs, our sommelier recommends a dry, mineral-forward Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige or a light-bodied, earthy Oregon Pinot Noir. These selections exhibit bright pear, wet stone, and forest floor undertones that elevate the umami of the mushrooms and rich proteins. Serve the white chilled at 45°F in a stemmed Pinot Grigio glass, or the red at 58°F in a wide-bowled Burgundy glass. As a premium non-alcoholic option, present a chilled sparkling infusion of black tea, dried forest berries, and a touch of oak wood extract, served at 42°F in a tulip glass. This sparkling tea offers gentle tannins and deep, smoky fruit flavors that echo the dish's earthy profile.
- THE VIBE: Create a cozy, inviting atmosphere for a party of eight in a sun-drenched sunroom, where floor-to-ceiling windows catch the soft, golden morning sunbeams. Let the air carry the gentle, acoustic sounds of front-porch bluegrass—featuring the warm, finger-picked melodies of Doc Watson or Tony Rice playing softly in the background to set a relaxed, nostalgic tempo. Keep the lighting completely natural, allowing the morning sun to filter through leafy houseplants and illuminate the casual family chatter. Arrange plush, comfortable seating with plenty of soft linen throw pillows, encouraging guests to linger long after the meal is finished.