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Delicious Pork Belly

Recipe by get crafty on InstagramAdded 4 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 1 hour 20 minutes to cook. A flavorful Chinese-style pork belly that’s steamed, fried, and braised in a fragrant soy‑beer broth. The combination of ginger, star anise, and cinnamon gives it a rich, aromatic taste, while the crisp skin adds a satisfying crunch. Perfect for a hearty dinner that impresses with minimal effort.

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Method

  1. Steam the pork belly with ginger and green onions for about 30 minutes until tender.

  2. The steamed pork belly is patted dry with a paper towel.

  3. Pat the pork belly dry, poke small holes all over the skin, and brush with light soy sauce for color.

  4. Fry the pork belly slowly in hot oil until golden, then place it in cold water and slice into thick pieces.

  5. In a pot, combine ginger, green onions, bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon, and dried chili.

  6. Add the sliced pork, salt, chicken seasoning, rock sugar, light and dark soy sauce.

  7. Pour in half a bottle of beer and enough water to cover, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

  8. Serve the soft, juicy pork belly pieces with the aromatic broth.

Tips while you cook

Pat dry before scoring
After steaming, pat the pork belly dry before poking holes in the skin.
Fry slowly for crisp skin
Fry the pork belly slowly in hot oil until golden before cooling and slicing.
Cover with enough liquid
Add enough water to fully cover the pork before simmering for 40 minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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