For the pork belly: Combine the olive oil, juniper berries, rosemary, sage and thyme in a mixing bowl. Add the pork belly, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 6 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Remove the belly from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Coat the pan with the vegetable oil and carefully sear on both sides until well browned. Remove the belly and reserve.
Add the celery, bay leaves, carrots, garlic, onions and reserved marinade into the pan and cook until the vegetables are lightly browned. Pour in the wine to deglaze, followed by the ginger beer, and then scrape the pan to release the browned bits. Add the stock and the belly, cover, and braise in the oven until fork tender, about 3 hours (time will vary depending on the size of the belly).
For the grits: Combine the milk and stock in a pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and slowly whisk in the grits. Simmer, stirring often, until tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in the butter, and season with salt and pepper.
Remove the pork belly from the braising liquid. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a saucepan. Skim all the fat from the surface, and then cook over medium-high heat until reduced by 40 percent.
Before serving, gently reheat the pork belly in the jus. Serve over the grits and pour a little jus over. Toss the arugula with a little lemon juice and olive oil and place on top.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2269.61 Kcal (9502 kJ)
Calories from fat	1818.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	202.01g	311%
Cholesterol	394.23mg	131%
Sodium	441.65mg	18%
Potassium	1047.17mg	22%
Total Carbs	18.02g	6%
Sugars	12.57g	50%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	7%
Protein	81.79g	164%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	1mg	32%
Iron	5.4mg	30%
Calcium	217.4mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.55 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.79g	311%
Cholesterol	40.57mg	131%
Sodium	45.45mg	18%
Potassium	107.76mg	22%
Total Carbs	1.85g	6%
Sugars	1.29g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	7%
Protein	8.42g	164%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	32%
Iron	0.6mg	30%
Calcium	22.4mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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