Chinese Braised Pork Belly with Soy Sauce and Spices

Chinese Braised Pork Belly is a flavorful and tender dish made with soy sauce, spices, and succulent pork belly. This classic Chinese dish is cooked low and slow to achieve melt-in-your-mouth meat and a rich, savory sauce. Serve it with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends. Try this authentic recipe and enjoy the aromatic flavors of Chinese cuisine.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly, skin-on
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup rice wine
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
• 2 star anise
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the pork belly and boil for 5 minutes to remove any impurities. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the pork belly to the wok and sear on all sides until golden brown.
4. Pour in soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and five-spice powder. Stir well to combine.
5. Add chicken broth to the wok, ensuring the liquid covers the pork belly. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover the wok, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Remove the pork belly from the wok and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
8. Pour the sauce over the sliced pork belly and garnish with chopped green onions.
9. Serve the Chinese Braised Pork Belly with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

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