Simple Braised Pork Belly

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

3 lb

Pork Belly

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 Tbsp

Vegetable Oil

2 cloves

Garlic

leave whole

1 bunch

Scallions

3 scallions per 8 servings, chopped into 2-inch pieces

1 cup

Water

3/4 cup

Light Soy Sauce

1/2 cup

Dark Soy Sauce

1/3 cup

Rock Sugar

1/4 cup

Shaoxing Cooking Wine

3 slices

Thick Fresh Ginger

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Put the cut Pork Belly (3 lb) pieces in a deep pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle boil for 5 minutes. We’re trying to get rid of some of the impurities.

Step 2

Remove off the stove, drain, and while running cool water over it, rub each piece to clean.

Step 3

Heat the Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp) on a medium flame, in a deep heavy pot, and go in with the Scallions (1 bunch) , Fresh Ginger (3 slices) , and Garlic (2 cloves) . Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the cleaned pieces of pork and stir well. Turn up the heat to a medium-high.

Step 5

Add the Shaoxing Cooking Wine (1/4 cup) , Light Soy Sauce (3/4 cup) , Dark Soy Sauce (1/2 cup) , Water (1 cup) , and bring to a boil.

Step 6

As it comes to a boil, reduce to a very gentle simmer and add the Rock Sugar (1/3 cup) . Cover the pot and allow this to slowly braise for 2.5-3 hours. Stir every 20 minutes or so.

Step 7

If you find that the liquid is drying up too fast you can always add a bit more water. Once ready, you’ll have tender pieces of pork with a lovely gravy.