Pork Chops with Ginger and Herbs

Order a whole piece of pork belly from the butcher and ask him to cut it into chops between each piece, making it easier to serve

Rub the meat with spices

Place in a baking dish

Add about 1 cup of water

Bake in a moderate oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender

Baste the meat with the pan juices

If desired, add a chicken bouillon cube to the sauce and more water if needed

Remove the meat from the baking dish and, if desired, add a bit of tomato paste to the sauce

You can also add wine and thicken with 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour dissolved in 2 tablespoons of cold water.