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.
Wipe and dry the pork belly slices/strips and the lay them in an oven-proof dish. Spoon the sauce over them to coat and turn the slices over so they are coated on both sides.Step 4. Cook in the pre-heated oven for 45 minutes, turning them around in the sauce regularly, or until they are cooked, crispy and are slightly charred around the edges-the fat should be crispy too.ipe and dry the pork belly slices/strips and the lay them in an oven-proof dish. Spoon the sauce over them to coat and turn the slices over so they are coated on both sides. Step 4.