How to Make Braised Pork Belly
Braised pork belly, also known as red-cooked pork, is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious dish.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds pork belly
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 star anise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece ginger, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
2 cups water
Instructions
1. Cut the pork belly into 2-inch cubes and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, garlic, ginger, and green onions to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Add enough water to the pot to cover the pork belly. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the pork belly is tender.
5. Once the pork belly is tender, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Increase the heat to high and cook the sauce until it thickens and reduces by half.
6. Return the pork belly to the pot and stir to coat it in the thickened sauce.
7. Serve the braised pork belly with rice and steamed vegetables.