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Glazed Pork Belly

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2½ lbs lean pork belly
  • 6 cups + 2 cups water, divided
  • 8 slices of peeled ginger
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • 6 tbsp rice vinegar
Serve with:
  • cooked rice
  • green onions, sliced

Instructions

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  1. Cut the pork belly into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, then add the pork, ginger pieces, green onion, and garlic cloves, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pork from the water to drain on a paper towel lined plate. Discard the remaining water and vegetables and dry out the pot. Pat the pork belly as dry as possible.
  4. Return the pork to the pot on the stovetop over high heat and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Side Note: Add a little bit of oil to the pot if the pork belly is sticking. 
  5. Add the brown sugar, then reduce heat to low. Stir constantly until the sugar has melted, caramelized, and coated the pork belly evenly.
  6. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar, stirring frequently for 5-6 minutes more, or until the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze.   
  7. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and cook. Stir, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The sauce should coat the pork in a very thick glaze. If it's too runny, continue to stir, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced.
  8. Serve immediately with a bowl of rice. Sprinkle with green onions and enjoy.