Braised Pork With Sweet Soy Sauce

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork shoulder is leaner and more affordable while still providing good flavor.

sweet soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce + sugar

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce + sugar

Using low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake while maintaining sweetness.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add garlic and ginger paste and sauté until fragrant.

Add pork loin and sear until browned on all sides.

Add soy sauce, sugar, water, and chili garlic sauce; stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until tender.

Once tender, remove lid and increase heat to medium; cook until sauce thickens.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens