Shanghainese Sticky Red-Cooked Pork Belly Recipe

Name: Shanghainese Sticky Red-Cooked Pork Belly Recipe
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork belly, skin on, in a single piece; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and finely sliced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely sliced (about 1 teaspoon); 2 scallions, white part only, finely sliced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); 2 star anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; Steamed rice for serving

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This Shanghainese Sticky Red-Cooked Pork Belly recipe features tender, succulent pork belly in a rich, savory-sweet sauce. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions combine with star anise and cinnamon for a depth of flavor that is enhanced by Shaoxing wine and soy sauce. Serve over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

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(Servings: 4)

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1 1/2 pounds pork belly, skin on, in a single piece

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and finely sliced (about 2 teaspoons)

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely sliced (about 1 teaspoon)

2 scallions, white part only, finely sliced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)

2 star anise pods

1 cinnamon stick

3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine

1/4 cup light soy sauce

Steamed rice for serving

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Calories

864kcal

43%
Fat

77g

3%
Saturated Fat

27g

1%
Carbohydrates

8g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

31g

1%
Cholesterol

104mg

5%
Sodium

1,940mg

97%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Shanghainese Sticky Red-Cooked Pork Belly Recipe

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