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A finished bowl of red braised pork belly served over rice with optional steamed greens, showcasing the deep color, tender texture, and cozy presentation.
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Red Braised Pork Belly

This melt in your mouth Red Braised Pork Belly is rich, comforting, and the perfect dish on those cold nights. It's slowly simmered until it falls apart but is somehow held together by the sticky, sweet soy sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Dinner Party, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese
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Servings: 3 servings

Equipment

  • Wok or pot, for braising
  • Pot for blanching pork

Ingredients

Braised Pork Belly

Optional Garnish

  • Steamed greens
  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  • Blanch your cubed pork belly in boiling water for a few minutes to remove impurities, then drain and set aside.
  • Add oil to your pan and add sugar, letting it melt and lightly caramelize for a few minutes.
  • Add your chopped onions and cook for a couple of minutes until translucent.
  • Add in your pork belly, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and enough water to just cover the pork. Bring everything to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 1½ hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Remove the lid, turn the heat to high, and continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency and coats the pork.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice. You can optionally serve with steamed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 883kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 67g