Braised Pork with Sweet Soy Sauce | Easy Recipe

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.

Slice pork loin into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Chop garlic and ginger.

Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add pork loin and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork from pot and set aside; drain excess fat if necessary.

In the same pot, add chopped garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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

Return pork to the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until tender, checking occasionally and adding more water if necessary.

Once tender, remove lid and increase heat to medium; cook until sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Garnish with spring onion before serving.

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