Secret to Making Braised Pork Belly That's Melt In Your Mouth

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium content while maintaining flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: sake

💰Cheaper: white wine

Sake provides a similar flavor profile.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork shoulder is leaner and more affordable.

Marinate pork belly with minced garlic, shallot, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, honey, pepper, five-spice powder, neutral oil, and chicken bouillon.

Sear pork belly until golden brown.

Simmer the meat in coconut soda and marinade until tender.

Thicken the sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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