Description
Sticky Chinese Pork Belly is a delectable dish that showcases tender pork belly simmered in a rich, glossy sauce of sweet and savory flavors. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. With its mouthwatering aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, each bite transports you to the heart of Asian culinary delights. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make dish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Sliced green onions for garnishing
Instructions
- Pat the pork belly dry and cut into cubes.
- Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add pork belly skin-side down. Sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Flip the meat and add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; stir to coat.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour.
- Remove lid, increase heat slightly, and stir until sauce thickens.
- Serve garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg