Gui Zhou Hong Shao Rou (guizhou Style Braised Pork Belly)

Gui Zhou Hong Shao Rou, also known as Guizhou Style Braised Pork Belly, is a classic dish from the Guizhou province in China. This dish features tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised in a flavorful and aromatic sauce, making it a popular choice for family gatherings and special occasions.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Guizhou Chinese Cuisine Pork Belly Braised Dish
Gui Zhou Hong Shao Rou (guizhou Style Braised Pork Belly)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds (700g) pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the pork belly in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched pork belly, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot. Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar.
  4. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  5. Once the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove the pot from heat. Discard the ginger, garlic, green onions, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
  6. Serve the Gui Zhou Hong Shao Rou hot with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
15g
Fat
25g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Gui Zhou Hong Shao Rou with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a side of pickled radishes for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra depth of flavor, you can marinate the pork belly in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$15