Shandong Style Braised Pork Belly

Shandong Style Braised Pork Belly is a classic dish from the Shandong Cuisine, known for its rich flavors and tender texture.

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Shandong Style Braised Pork Belly

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork belly, skin on
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the pork belly for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a separate pot, combine soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the blanched pork belly, ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot.
  4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  5. Uncover and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the pork belly.
  6. Slice the pork belly and serve with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
26g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shandong Style Braised Pork Belly with steamed bok choy and a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For an extra layer of flavor, you can marinate the pork belly in the soy sauce and Shaoxing wine mixture for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$15