Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork belly, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup dark soy sauce; 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 4 scallions, halved; 4 slices fresh ginger; 4 star anise pods; water to cover; 1/2 (8 ounce) package vegetarian chicken substitute, diced (optional); 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds pork belly, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine
1/4 cup light soy sauce
4 scallions, halved
4 slices fresh ginger
4 star anise pods
water to cover
1/2 (8 ounce) package vegetarian chicken substitute, diced (optional)
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (optional)

1
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pork belly; cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat vegetable oil and brown sugar in a wok or large skillet over medium heat until sugar is melted. Add pork; cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes. Add dark soy sauce; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
3
Transfer pork mixture to a slow cooker. Add rice wine, light soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and star anise. Pour in enough water to just cover the pork.
4
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Add diced chicken substitute, hard-boiled eggs, and more water to cover.
5
Cook on Low until eggs absorb cooking liquid, rotating halfway through, about 1 hour more.

904

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds pork belly, cut into bite-size pieces, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup dark soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly 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.

Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly

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