Red-braised Pork Belly

Let’s get cooking

1. 01

   Blanch the pork

   Cover pork with cold water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes; drain well and clean the pan.

2. 02

   Render gently

   Return pork to the dry pan over medium-low heat. Turn for 5 minutes as some fat releases. Spoon off excess fat if needed.

3. 03

   Add seasoning

   Add ginger, scallions, soy sauces, sugar, and optional star anise. Pour hot water to almost cover the pork.

4. 04

   Braise patiently

   Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently 60–75 minutes, until a fork enters easily. Add hot water if it dries early.

5. 05

   Reduce the sauce

   Uncover and simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring gently, until sauce coats the meat. Remove whole spices before serving.