Egyptians grew crops such as wheat, barley, vegetables, figs, melons, pomegranates and vines. They also grew flax which was made into linen. The most important crop was grain. The ancient Egyptians used grain to make bread, porridge and beer.
Remove the fennel from the oven, when it is tender and golden brown (this will take approximately 30-40 minutes). Squeeze over some lemon juice, then cover and set aside in a warm place. To finish the pork, turn the oven back up to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Cook the pork for another 20 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp. Slice the pork belly and serve the fennel alongside, sprinkling over the chopped reserved fennel fronds for garnish.
Instructions. 1  Clean the pork belly and drain. 2  In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for sauce well. 3  Marinate the pork belly with the sauce for 24 to 48 hours in fridge.  Preheat oven to 200 degree 1  C. Prepare a small bowl to mix the 1 tablespoon honey with 1 tablespoon of marinating sauce.  Turn over and brush the honey water again.