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Delicious Pork Belly Slices Recipe

Delicious Pork Belly Slices Recipe for Quick Flavor Bliss

Discover this Delicious Pork Belly Slices Recipe, delivering rich flavor in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 500 grams Pork Belly No thicker than 0.5 cm for ideal tenderness.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Vegetable or sesame oil for pan-frying.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred for a healthier option.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Can substitute with white wine.
  • 1 cup Water Add more if it evaporates quickly.
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar enhances sweetness.
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Or use powdered ginger in a pinch.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Lid

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Cook the pork belly slices for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Add soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar to the pan and stir to combine.
  4. Pour in water and simmer for 20-50 minutes, covered.
  5. Remove the lid, increase heat to high, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve hot over rice or in bao buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, lay out slices on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe bag.

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