Chef John'S Caramel Pork Belly Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Caramel Pork Belly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch green onions - white parts chopped, green parts cut into 3 1/2-inch lengths; 10 ounces whole pork belly; salt to taste; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon ginger juice; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 4 whole dried red chile peppers; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1 bunch green onions - white parts chopped, green parts cut into 3 1/2-inch lengths
10 ounces whole pork belly
salt to taste
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon ginger juice
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, sliced
4 whole dried red chile peppers
1/2 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2
Lay a large sheet of aluminum foil on a flat work surface. Lay 1/2 the green parts of the green onions down in the center of the foil. Place pork belly, fattiest-side down, on top of the green onions and top pork belly with remaining 1/2 the green parts of the green onions; sprinkle with salt. Fold aluminum foil tightly around pork and green onions. Wrap pork belly again in another sheet of aluminum foil. Place wrapped pork, seam-side up, in a loaf pan.
3
Cook pork belly in preheated oven for 5 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven heat and let cool in the oven for 2 hours. Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
4
Remove pork from foil and discard green onions. Cut pork into 8 pieces.
5
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp all over, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
6
Whisk brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, ginger juice, and soy sauce together in a bowl.
7
Remove most of the fat from the skillet and discard. Add 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar glaze and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until pork is glazed on all sides and pieces are caramelized, about 10 minutes. Make a well in the center of the skillet and add chopped white parts of the green onion, garlic, and peppers. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
8
Pour water and remaining brown sugar glaze into skillet; simmer until sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch green onions - white parts chopped, green parts cut into 3 1/2-inch lengths, 10 ounces whole pork belly, salt to taste, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Caramel Pork Belly falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Caramel Pork Belly

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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