Description
Braised Pork Belly with Star Anise is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender pork belly with aromatic spices, creating an unforgettable meal. As the pork simmers in a rich broth infused with star anise, ginger, and garlic, the result is a succulent and melt-in-your-mouth experience that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both simple to execute and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly, well-marbled
- 4 star anise pods
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items needed for cooking.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and sear the pork belly until golden brown on all sides (about 4 minutes per side).
- Add minced ginger, garlic, and star anise. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in soy sauce mixed with brown sugar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add chicken stock; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 90 minutes until tender.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sliced scallions on top and add a dash of rice wine vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg