Melt in Your Mouth Braised Pork Belly has a lot of great flavors. This recipe from Taste of Home makes pork belly that is tender and juicy, with a crispy skin, and it's cooked in a savory and fragrant liquid.
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly, skin-on. Salt and pepper, to taste. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1 onion, sliced. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine. 1/4 cup sugar. 2 cups chicken broth. 2 star anise. 2-3 dried red chilies. 1 cinnamon stick. 4 slices ginger. 2 green onions, sliced for garnish.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325F 163C. Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife. Season the pork belly with salt and pepper. In an oven-safe pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork belly, skin side down, until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, saut sliced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, chicken broth, star anise, dried red chilies, cinnamon stick, and ginger. Stir to combine. Return the seared pork belly to the pot, ensuring the skin is above the liquid. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the pork is tender and the skin is crispy. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the pork belly into serving portions. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve this Melt in Your Mouth Braised Pork Belly over rice or your favorite side. Enjoy the rich and flavorful experience of this classic pork belly dish!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
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