Braised Pork Belly
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised in a rich, savory-sweet sauce, topped with crispy fried garlic and fresh scallions.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 25g
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Ingredients
- 2 lb pork belly
- 4 stalks scallions
- 6 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes and blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain.
- 2
Heat oil in a pot, add sugar, and caramelize until golden brown.
- 3
Add pork belly and stir to coat with caramel; cook until lightly browned.
- 4
Add soy sauces, ginger, star anise, and water; bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until pork is tender.
- 6
Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with sliced scallions and crispy fried garlic before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- strainer
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
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