Delicious Pork Belly Recipes

Sautéed Pork Belly with Lemongrass

Ingredients

Gather the following ingredients:

• 600 grams of pork belly
• 6 lemongrass stalks
• 1 horn pepper
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. Rinse the pork belly, scald it in boiling water, and then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Place a pan over medium heat, add the pork, and sauté until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pan and drain excess fat from the pan.
2. Finely chop or mince the lemongrass and horn pepper, and sauté in the pan until fragrant. Return the pork to the pan.
3. Prepare a seasoning mix by combining 1 tablespoon each of fish sauce, chili sauce, and sugar. Mix well and add to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
4. The dish is ready! The pork belly should have a harmonious blend of salty and sweet flavors. Enjoy it with hot rice.

Notes

• Avoid over-sautéing the pork belly to prevent it from drying out.
• You can use the same recipe for pork ribs, but add 100ml of water and cook longer to ensure the ribs are tender and fully absorb the flavors.

Crispy Pork Belly

Ingredients

• 1kg of pork belly, preferably with an equal ratio of lean meat and fat
• Salt
• Aluminum foil

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and briefly dip the pork skin side down into the water for about 2 minutes.
2. Remove the pork from the pot, pat it dry with paper towels, and then score the skin in a crisscross pattern with a sharp knife.
3. Wrap the pork in aluminum foil and sprinkle a layer of salt over the skin, ensuring the salt doesn’t touch the meat to prevent oversalting.
4. Roast the pork at 200°C for 25 minutes. Remove the salt and roast again at the same temperature for an additional 35 minutes.

Note

Different ovens may require adjustments to temperature and cooking time. Keep an eye on the pork during roasting and make adjustments as needed.

Result

Enjoy perfectly crispy pork skin, tender meat, and a balanced flavor with no overwhelming saltiness.

Fermented Soybean Paste Pork Belly with Ginger and Chinese Chives

Ingredients

• 500-600 grams of pork belly
• Marinade:
• 1 tablespoon fermented soybean paste
• 1 tablespoon Chinese chives
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
• 4 shallots, finely chopped
• 100ml ginger juice (grated and squeezed)
• Other ingredients:
• Coating mix (available in stores)
• Wild betel leaves
• 1 egg
• Roasted sesame seeds
• Grated ginger
• Cooking oil

Instructions

1. Choose pork belly pieces with both lean meat and fat attached, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Marinate the pork with the prepared seasonings.
2. Grate and squeeze ginger to extract 100ml of ginger juice. Use this to marinate the pork for about 60 minutes.
3. After marinating, add 1 egg yolk and the coating mix to the pork, stirring to combine.
4. Add the grated ginger and wild betel leaves to the pork, mixing well.
5. Coat the pork with another layer of the coating mix, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the pork to the pan. Avoid stirring immediately to allow the coating and flavors to adhere to the meat.
7. When the edges of the pork start to turn golden brown, gently flip the pieces to cook the other side.
8. Remove the pork from the pan and place it on a serving dish. Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds on top for garnish and extra flavor. This dish goes well with hot rice or as a tasty beer snack!

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