Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Belly

This Chinese-style glazed pork belly is one of my ultimate comfort food. Nothing can beat this simple dish. The meat is coated with a thick, glossy sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and rich flavors. If you’re craving Asian food for dinner, give Tasty’s recipe a try. It’s absolutely worth making.

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If you love cooking Asian cuisines, you probably have most of the ingredients you need in your kitchen. But if not, you can easily find them in the Asian aisle of your local grocery stores. Serve it with freshly cooked white rice, blanched vegetables, or noodles for a complete meal.

Here’s another recipe for you to try: Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly

Easy Glazed Pork Belly Ingredients

• 1.1 lb of pork belly (preferably lean)
• 0.26 gallons of water
• 4 slices of ginger
• 1 spring onion (cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons of dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of rice wine
• 1 cup and 1 tablespoon of water
• cooked rice
• sliced green onion for garnish

How to Make Sticky Glazed Pork Belly

Step 1:

Start by cutting the pork belly into roughly 1-inch chunks.

Step 2:

Add the water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add pork, ginger onion, and garlic. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove the pork from the water. Place on a plate lined with paper towel. Discard the remaining water and vegetables, then clean and dry the pot.

Step 3:

Place the pot back on your stovetop and add oil. Heat it over high heat. Add the pork back into the pot and cook until browned. Be careful as the oil may pop.

Step 4:

Add brown sugar, then turn the heat to low. Stir continuously until melted and caramelized, coating the pork evenly. Immediately stir in the soy sauce and rice wine, stirring for about 5 to 6 minutes or until it becomes a thick glaze.

Step 5:

Pour the water and stir. Place the lid and cook for 45 minutes at a low simmer, not boiling.  Make sure to check and stir every 10 minutes or so. Add water if it gets dry.

Step 6:

After 45 minutes, remove the lid, and check that the pork is coated with a very thick glaze. If it’s too runny, continue stirring uncovered until the liquid has reduced.

Step 7:

Serve it immediately over a rice bow, then top with sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Belly