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Chinese Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou) Recipe
47 ratings
Chinese braised pork belly, or hong shao rou, is one of the most popular dishes in China, and for good reason! Each bite melts in your mouth and explodes with the amazing flavor of the sweet and savory sauce!
Ingredients
Meat
• 1 1/2 lbs Pork belly, thick
Produce
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 inch Ginger, thin
Condiments
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce, light
• 4 tbsp Soy sauce, dark
Baking & Spices
• 7 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1/2 Cinnamon stick
• 2 Star anise
• 10 Szechuan peppercorn
Oils & Vinegars
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil
Beer, Wine & Liquor
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
Liquids
• 3 cups Water
Other
• Dutch oven or large pot
• Wide pot or pan