How long does it take to make Braised Pork Belly?

About 4 hours in total: 30 minutes of prep and 3 hours 30 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by mummykitchens on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Braised Pork Belly

Name: Braised Pork Belly
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 piece pork belly; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp five-spice powder; 2 cm ginger; 3 cloves garlic; 4 stalks scallions; 2 pieces star anise; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 2 leaves bay leaves; 2 cups water; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch

A simple recipe for braised pork belly that yields a delicious and tender dish.

Maker: mummykitchens

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30 min

Cook Time

3 hr 30 min

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4 hr estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Chinese Braised Pork Belly

Ingredients

1 piece pork belly
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp five-spice powder
2 cm ginger
3 cloves garlic
4 stalks scallions
2 pieces star anise
1 piece cinnamon stick
2 leaves bay leaves
2 cups water
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large wok or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add the pork belly and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.
4
Add more oil to the wok if necessary, then add the ginger, garlic, and scallions.
5
Cook until the aromatics are fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves.
7
Return the pork belly to the wok and add the water.
8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the wok and transfer it to the oven.
9
Braise the pork for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
10
Remove the pork from the wok and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly.
11
Strain the braising liquid and discard the solids.
12
Skim off any excess fat that rises to the surface.
13
Return the pork to the wok and add the dark soy sauce and cornstarch mixture.
14
Simmer the sauce until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
15
Serve the braised pork belly with the sauce spooned over the top.

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How long does it take to make Braised Pork Belly?: About 4 hours in total: 30 minutes of prep and 3 hours 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Braised Pork Belly recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Braised Pork Belly recipe come from?: It was shared by mummykitchens on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.