Braised Pork Belly, slow cooked in beer. #cooking #pork

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.

Heat cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork belly and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork belly from pot and set aside.

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

Stir in brown sugar and cook until caramelized, about 2 minutes.

Add soy sauce, rice wine, water, star anise, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Return pork belly to the pot, skin side up, and reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, turning occasionally, until tender.

Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high; cook until sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with scallions.

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