Sticky Chinese Pork Belly
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly
- 32 ounces chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
fresh
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
Divide your pork belly into 2 slabs.
- 2
Put pork belly and the braising liquid ingredients into covered saute pan.
- 3
Cover and gently simmer for 2 hours.
- 4
Remove braised pork belly from saute pan and discard broth.
- 5
Cube pork belly into 1" chunks.
- 6
Whisk sauce ingredients that include the second portion of grated ginger, pepper flakes, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and rice wine vinegar in small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- 7
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a very hot fry pan.
- 8
Add cubed pork belly and fry until edges are crispy and caramelized.
- 9
Discard excess drippings if necessary.
- 10
Lower fry pan heat to medium.
- 11
Add sauce mix to fry pan and cook until thickened and sticky approximately 2 minutes.
- 12
Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- 13
Serve over rice.
Sticky Chinese Pork Belly
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About this Recipe
Yearning for that restaurant-quality, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly at home? This Sticky Chinese Pork Belly recipe delivers an irresistible balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will make any meal feel special. It’s a truly comforting dish that’s perfect for a memorable dinner.
The magic of this recipe lies in the carefully balanced blend of aromatic ginger and garlic with the tangy brightness of rice wine vinegar. These foundational flavors are harmonized by the rich sweetness of honey and brown sugar, and the deep umami provided by soy sauce. This thoughtful combination, alongside a substantial cooking time, ensures the pork belly transforms into an incredibly tender and rich culinary experience.
Prepare your senses for a truly decadent dish. Each bite of pork belly promises to be incredibly tender, practically melting on your tongue, coated in a thick, glossy sauce that clings beautifully. You'll savor the interplay of sweet caramel notes from the brown sugar and honey, a subtle but satisfying kick from the red pepper flakes, and the fresh, aromatic foundation of ginger and garlic. While the total preparation and cooking time is significant, the result is a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal that’s well worth the wait.
You can easily adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the crushed red pepper flakes to suit your preference. For an extra pop of color and fresh flavor, feel free to add more sliced green onions as a garnish right before serving. While the recipe focuses on pork belly, consider experimenting with different garnishes like a sprinkle of toasted cashews for added crunch.
This Sticky Chinese Pork Belly is designed to be served piping hot over fluffy white rice, allowing the incredible sauce to mingle beautifully with every grain. Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an appealing presentation and an extra layer of nutty flavor.