Braised Pork Belly

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut pork into 1-inch cubes.
  2. 2Bring water to a boil and blanch pork for 2 minutes.
  3. 3Remove and strain the pork.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan, add rock or granulated sugar and heat until liquefied.
  5. 5Add the pork to the pan and brown slightly.
  6. 6Add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, shaoxing wine, and water.
  7. 7Cover and boil on low heat for one hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
  8. 8Turn up the heat and cook until the sauce is reduced.
  9. 9Garnish with scallions (optional).
  10. 10Serve with rice.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz skin-on pork belly
  • 2 tbsp rock or granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 scallions

Equipment

knifewok or large pan