Braised Pork Belly
March 17, 2025
15 Minutes
Medium
Nutritional Information
350 kcal
Calories
25g
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
26g
Fat
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this irresistible Braised Pork Belly, a dish that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. Tender pork belly is caramelized with granulated sugar for a deep, glossy color, then slow-cooked with aromatic spices like cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaves. Enhanced with ginger, garlic, and a blend of braising sauce, cooking wine, and oyster sauce, every bite melts in your mouth. The secret lies in the slow reduction, allowing the meat to absorb all the bold, fragrant notes of the spices. Whether served over rice or enjoyed on its own, this dish is a comforting, flavorful masterpiece that’s sure to impress. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pork belly
Sauce and Seasonings
- granulated sugar
- ginger
- garlic
- Sichuan peppercorns
- cloves
- cinnamon
- bay leaves
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the pork belly and cut it into pieces for later use.
2
Step 2
Heat an empty pot over fire, add an appropriate amount of granulated sugar, and caramelize the sugar until it turns red and foams.
3
Step 3
After the sugar foams, put the prepared pork belly into the pot and stir-fry evenly.
4
Step 4
After stir-frying evenly, add a small amount of cooking wine, white vinegar, an appropriate amount of Lee Kum Kee braising sauce or light soy sauce, then add ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves, and finally add an appropriate amount of water, and cover the pot.
5
Step 5
When steam comes out from the edge of the pot lid, reduce the heat to low, and after about 20 minutes, uncover the pot, reduce the sauce, add a small amount of oyster sauce, stir-fry evenly, and it is ready to be served.
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