We recently tried Season Segal by Danny Balboas on a pork belly cook-up, and it absolutely took things to another level. This Asian-style spice rub combines paprika, turmeric, Chinese five spice, sea salt, shiitake mushroom, pepper, chilli, garlic, coriander, ginger, and star anise for a punchy, savoury flavour hit.
We seasoned only the meat side with this rub, leaving the crackling natural with just oil and salt for that ultimate crispy crunch. The rub infused the pork with deep, authentic Asian savoury notes, delivering layers of umami and spice without overpowering the natural richness of the belly.
Every bite was packed with bold, fragrant flavours and a beautiful earthy undertone from the shiitake mushroom. We served it with cabbage,Brussels sprouts, bacon and garlic which balanced out the dish
If you’re looking for a top-notch savoury Asian-style rub to take your pork belly up a notch, Season Segal is well worth grabbing.