Sticky Sweet Pork Belly Recipe
Rich, sticky, and packed with savory-sweet flavor, this Sticky Sweet Pork Belly is an easy one-pan dinner that comes together in minutes. Tender slices of pork belly get coated in a glossy soy glaze that pairs perfectly with a bowl of fresh rice.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz pork belly thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Neutral oil for cooking
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water slurry
Optional Garnish:
- Scallions
- Fried egg
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat with a bit of oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until about 80% of the way done, allowing some of the fat to render.
- Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine, then add the cornstarch slurry.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the pork.
- Serve over a fresh bowl of rice.
- Optionally garnish with scallions and serve with a fried egg.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The flavor gets even better as it sits.
- Store the pork and rice in separate containers. The fat will harden in the fridge but melts again once reheated.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat with a tablespoon of water for 2 to 3 minutes (best), or microwave for about 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 55g