Chinese Beer Braised Pork Belly
Tender, succulent pork belly braised in a flavorful beer-infused sauce. A comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Servings 4
Calories 499kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork belly (sliced into 2 in cubes)
- 1 white onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
- 4 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cups water
- 1½ cups beer
- 3 pieces rock sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- Scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry pork belly. Cut into 2-inch cubes.
- Sear pork belly in a hot pan until golden.
- Add in sliced onion, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger, and sauté until fragrant. Stir frequently so the garlic does not brown too quickly.
- Add the soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar, water, rock sugar, white pepper, and Chinese five spice powder into the same pot.
- Add beer and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to simmer and cover pot.
- Simmer covered for 1 to 1.5 hour(s). Check periodically and give the pot a stir to ensure nothing is sticking to the pot and that the liquid has not completely evaporated. When pork feel tender, remove the lid.
- Continue to simmer on low with pot uncovered for 10-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Sprinkle chopped scallions as an optional topping.
- Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 40g