Easy Slow-Braised Pork Belly with Sticky Glaze
This Simple Braised Pork Belly is slow-simmered in a rich, savory-sweet sauce packed with umami goodness. Think crispy edges, a silky, caramelized glaze, and a bite so juicy it practically melts on your tongue. Serve it over fluffy rice and watch it disappear faster than you can say, “One more bite!” Perfect for weeknight comfort or impressing your foodie friends—because who doesn’t love sticky, slow-braised pork belly?We’ve put our own spin on this recipe! While the original is no longer available, our new version keeps the flavors just as amazing—enjoy!
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Heat Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) in a pan over medium-high heat. Add Pork Belly (1.5 lb) pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove excess fat if needed.
step 2
Add Garlic (3 cloves) and Fresh Ginger (1 in) to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
step 3
Pour in Soy Sauce (3 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Chicken Broth (1/2 cup), and Shaoxing Cooking Wine (1/2 cup). Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits.
step 4
Toss in Star Anise (1), Cinnamon Stick (1), and Ground White Pepper (1/2 tsp). Stir well.
step 5
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork belly is tender and the sauce has thickened.
step 6
Remove star anise and cinnamon. Garnish with Spring Onions (2) and serve over steamed rice.
