Honey Lime Braised Pork Recipe

Name: Honey Lime Braised Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 kg piece pork neck (scotch); 4 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 whole star anise; ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup ketjap manis; ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup lime juice; steamed rice and choy sum, to serve

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 160C/140C fan-forced.
2
Heat oil in a flameproof baking dish over medium-high heat.
3
Add pork.
4
Cook, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned.
5
Add ginger, garlic, star anise, soy sauce, kecap manis, honey, lime juice and 3/4 cup cold water.
6
Turn pork to coat.
7
Transfer to oven.
8
Bake, turning every 30 minutes, for 2 hours or until cooked to your liking.
9
Remove from oven.
10
Transfer pork to a plate.
11
Cover to keep warm.
12
Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan.
13
Bring to the boil over medium-high heat.
14
Reduce heat to medium.
15
Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
16
Slice pork.
17
Divide between plates.
18
Top with sauce.
19
Serve with rice and choy sum.

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 kg piece pork neck (scotch), 4 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Honey Lime Braised Pork 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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Honey Lime Braised Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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