Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 pounds boneless pork belly, skin on
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 5 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
3-4 hours
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Score the skin of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern.
- Rub the pork belly with vegetable oil and brown sugar.
- Place the pork belly in a roasting pan.
- Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, green onions, and ginger in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the pork belly.
- Cover the roasting pan with foil.
- Bake for 3-4 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and the skin is crispy.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Tender and juicy pork belly
- Crispy and golden skin
- Balanced sweetness and savoryness
User Comments:
- "This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork belly was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory." - Mary A.
- "I was so impressed with this recipe! It was surprisingly easy to make and turned out amazing. My guests raved about it." - John S.
- "I have tried many red-braised pork belly recipes, but this one is by far the best. The brown sugar adds a wonderful depth of flavor." - Sarah W.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overcook the pork belly, or it will become tough.
- If the skin is not crispy enough, you can remove the pork belly from the oven and broil it for a few minutes.
- Serve the pork belly with steamed rice or noodles.
