sticky braised pork belly

sticky braised pork belly


If you’re a fan of pork belly, then you’ll love this deliciously sticky braised pork belly recipe that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients you will need:

– 2 pounds of pork belly
– 1 cup of soy sauce
– 1 cup of rice vinegar
– 1 cup of brown sugar
– 1 cup of chicken broth
– 1 onion, chopped
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
– 2 star anise
– 1 cinnamon stick
– Salt and pepper to taste

Steps to make the braised pork belly:

1. Start by cutting the pork belly into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch thick.

2. In a large pot, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chicken broth, onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick.

3. Add the pork belly pieces to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the pork belly simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. After 2 hours, remove the lid from the pot and let the sauce thicken and reduce to a sticky glaze.

6. Season the pork belly with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve the braised pork belly hot, garnished with some chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

The result is tender, juicy pork belly with a sweet and savory sticky glaze that will leave you craving for more. Enjoy this dish on its own or serve it with some steamed rice for a complete meal that is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.

Give this deliciously sticky braised pork belly recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills!