Twice Cooked Pork Recipe

Name: Twice Cooked Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork belly; 2 tablespoons chili bean paste; 1 tablespoon sweet bean paste; 1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; oil; 4 stalks green onion; 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine optional; 2 inches ginger optional

Servings: persons

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["Wash pork belly. Add cooking wine and ginger, then boil for 10 min. There might be scum that floats to the top, so wash it off.", "After pork belly is cooked, dry it off and put it in the fridge. For best results, wait for 2 hrs till cold. cut meat into 1.5"" x 1.5"" pieces.", "Add a bit of oil to wok. After wok gets hot, add the meat. Fry it until meat is crispy and has a nice brown on both sides.", "Optional veggie step. Add whatever veggies you want. Traditionally, people use cabbage, onion, green pepper. Ratio of meat to veggie should not exceed 1:1. Veggies should be done cooking in a min.", "There should be plenty of oil from the pork belly. Add the chili bean paste and fry it in the oil for 45 sec. Mix throughly with meat. Afterwards, add in the sweet bean paste, black bean garlic sauce, soy sauce, sugar and make sure everything is mixed well.", "Add in chopped green onion. Stir for 30 sec, then serve."]

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds pork belly, 2 tablespoons chili bean paste, 1 tablespoon sweet bean paste, 1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce, and more.

Yes, Twice Cooked Pork falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Twice Cooked Pork

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