Roasted Pork Belly
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Roasted Pork Belly

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Roasted Pork Belly

About This Recipe

This succulent Pork Belly with Garlic Dipping Sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the rich, crispy texture of pork belly paired with a tangy garlic sauce. The pork belly is cooked slowly in its own fat, ensuring a tender and juicy bite, while the garlic dipping sauce—made with fresh garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar—adds a bright, zesty contrast. What makes this recipe special is the hands-off cooking method: the pork belly is seared in a cold pot, allowing the fat to render perfectly for a crispy exterior. A sprinkle of salt, sugar, and black pepper enhances the natural umami flavors, while a final drizzle of soy sauce adds depth. Sliced and served with the aromatic garlic sauce, this dish is an irresistible balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, it’s a must-try for pork lovers!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork belly 500g
The aromatics
  • garlic 5-6 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • salt ½ tsp
  • black pepper to taste
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare pork belly and garlic.
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Step 2
Step 2
Wash and dry the pork belly, then place it directly into a cold pot.
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Step 3
Step 3
Cover the pot, and cook over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes.
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Step 4
Step 4
Remove the white part of the garlic, slice it, and soak it in cold water for later use.
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Step 5
Step 5
Uncover the pot and flip the pork belly.
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Step 6
Step 6
Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Step 7
While waiting, chop the garlic, mix it with sugar, salt, and vinegar to make a dipping sauce.
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Step 8
Step 8
Uncover the pot, sprinkle a small amount of salt, sugar, and black pepper on the pork belly.
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Step 9
Step 9
Flip the pork belly, sprinkle salt, sugar, and black pepper again, then flip it back to ensure the seasonings and oil are evenly distributed.
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Step 10
Step 10
Turn off the heat, drizzle with a small amount of soy sauce.
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Step 11
Step 11
Slice the pork belly.
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Step 12
Step 12
Sprinkle a small amount of black pepper on top and serve.

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