Indulge in this Sticky Chinese-style Pork Belly, featuring tender, flavorful slices simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for a satisfying meal that's sure to impress!
1755 kcal
/serving
2 hrs 15 mins
Serves
4
Medium
Asian
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1kg pork belly, rindless, sliced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1L hot chicken or vegetable stock'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp minced ginger'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 garlic cloves, halved'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp rice wine'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp caster sugar'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '2 tbsp sunflower oil'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '1 tsp minced ginger'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '1 red chilli, finely chopped'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '2 tbsp honey'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '2 tbsp brown sugar'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '3 tbsp dark soy sauce'}
- {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '1 tsp lemongrass paste'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and pepper, to taste'}
Preparation
- Slice the pork belly into even slices.
- Mince the ginger and halve the garlic cloves.
- Finely chop the red chilli.
Cooking
- In a large casserole pan, combine the pork belly slices, stock, minced ginger, garlic, rice wine, and caster sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for 2 hours.
- Drain the pork, reserving the liquid if desired.
- Slice the pork into bite-sized chunks.
- In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients except for 1 tbsp of oil.
- Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork chunks with salt and pepper, then fry until golden, about 5 mins.
- Pour the glaze over the pork and cook for another 2-3 mins until sticky.
Plating & Serving
Serve the sticky pork belly hot, garnished with additional chopped chilli if desired, alongside steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
The initial cooking of the pork can be done in a slow cooker on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours. The pork and glaze can be prepared ahead and refrigerated separately.
Suggested Sides
steamed rice
stir-fried vegetables
Nutrition per Serving
1755
Calories
52.3g
Protein
45% DV
19.0g
Carbs
6% DV
161.8g
Fat
207% DV
0.4g
Fiber
1% DV
16.7g
Sugars
991mg
Sodium
66% DV
291mg
Cholesterol
83% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Keto Friendly Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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