Braised Pork in Clay Pot

Name: Braised Pork in Clay Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pork belly; Sichuan peppercorns; cloves; fennel seeds; scallions; ginger; garlic; star anise; cinnamon; bay leaves; nutmeg; rock sugar; fermented bean curd

March 17, 2025 60 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

500 kcal

Calories

30g

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

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This Braised Pork Belly is a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece, combining rich caramelized flavors with aromatic spices for an unforgettable dish. Tender pork belly is first blanched to remove impurities, then stir-fried in a fragrant caramel sauce made with rock sugar, creating a glossy, deep-brown glaze. Aromatic spices like Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves infuse the meat with warmth, while fermented bean curd adds a savory umami depth. Slowly simmered in a clay pot until fork-tender, the pork absorbs all the bold flavors, resulting in a succulent, richly seasoned dish with a luxuriously thick sauce. Perfect served over steamed rice, this Chinese-style braised pork belly is a comforting, flavor-packed meal that’s sure to impress. The balance of sweet, savory, and spice makes every bite irresistible!

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

Wash and cut the pork belly into large pieces.

Step 2

Put the pork into cold water, bring to a boil, and remove the blood foam. Then, take out the pork and rinse it with clean water to remove any remaining blood foam to avoid any fishy smell.

Step 3

Wrap the Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, and fennel seeds in a piece of cheesecloth.

Step 4

Prepare the scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and nutmeg.

Step 5

Heat a small amount of oil in the wok, then add the rock sugar and caramelize it over low heat.

Step 6

Once the sugar syrup turns dark brown, add the drained pork and stir-fry until it is evenly coated. Add all the spices and seasonings, and stir-fry them together with the pork.