Description
A sweet and savory pork belly dish featuring a sticky glaze, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Pork Belly (Rich marbling for tender meat.)
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (Adds umami flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Honey (Natural sweetness.)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (Adds sweetness and molasses flavor.)
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar (Balances richness.)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (Nutty flavor for depth.)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Aromatic flavor base.)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (Warm, zesty kick.)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (For searing pork belly.)
- 2 tbsp Green Onions (Fresh flavor garnish.)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (For crunch and visual appeal.)
Instructions
- Score the skin lightly. This helps fat render and the surface crisp.
- Heat oil in a pan. Sear pork on all sides until brown. Browning adds flavor.
- Mix soy, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Pour over pork.
- Cover and simmer until meat is tender. Check water and sauce level. Turn meat once.
- Remove lid and reduce sauce to a thick glaze. Spoon glaze over pork.
- Finish under high heat or broiler to caramelize the surface. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Notes
Searing locks juices. Simmering makes meat tender. Reducing the sauce makes it sticky and shiny.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg