This Killer Slow Cooked Asian Sticky Pork Belly is Very Simple and Delicious

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork shoulder is leaner and more affordable while still tender.

Roughly chop garlic.

In a dutch oven over medium heat, add chicken broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, onion powder, and sugar. Stir to combine.

Add pork belly to the pot and allow the mixture to come to a boil.

Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 1 hour.

After an hour, remove pork belly from the broth and place it into a bowl.

Using kitchen shears, cut the pork belly into pieces about 1 inch thick.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little oil.

Add the pork belly pieces to the skillet and fry until golden and crispy, being careful of splatter.

After 5 minutes, flip the pork belly pieces to achieve an even golden color.

Fry for another 5 minutes until crispy, then remove from skillet and place on a platter.

Turn heat down to low and soak up excess grease with paper towels.

Return the pork belly to the skillet and add the glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, and chili garlic sauce. Toss to coat.

Add green onions to the skillet and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens