Chinese Red-Cooked Pork Belly, Braised Recipe

Name: Chinese Red-Cooked Pork Belly, Braised
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon cooking oil (high smoke point oil); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (e.g. Kikkoman); 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (e.g. Pearl River Bridge Dark Soy Sauce); 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine (rice cooking wine); 2 slices ginger; 3 star anise; 2 cups water; 1 stalk green onion; 1 dash toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cooking oil (high smoke point oil)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (e.g. Kikkoman)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (e.g. Pearl River Bridge Dark Soy Sauce)
2 tablespoons chinese rice wine (rice cooking wine)
2 slices ginger
3 star anise
2 cups water
1 stalk green onion
1 dash toasted sesame seeds

1
Heat oil in a wok or dutch oven until shimmering.
2
Add sugar to oil. Mix constantly until it melts (~370F).
3
Add pork belly and sear until golden brown. Stir constantly and scrape bits of sugar that have stuck to the pot. The sugar will burn quickly so pay attention.
4
Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, and water. Add ginger and star anise. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer.
5
After an 45 minutes to an hour, remove meat to serving bowl. Boil sauce until desired consistency and skim off scum and fat. Pour over meat.
6
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve.

674

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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 1/2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon cooking oil (high smoke point oil), 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce (e.g. Kikkoman), and more.

Yes, Chinese Red-Cooked Pork Belly, Braised falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Chinese Red-Cooked Pork Belly, Braised

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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