Braised Black Soybean and Pork Belly with Hsinchu Black Bean Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Slow-braised pork belly simmered in rich, aromatic black soybean soy sauce from Yunlin's black bean tradition, delivering a deeply savory and slightly sweet flavor. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs pork belly, black bean soy sauce, dark soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400 grams, cut into 1-inch cubes pork belly
• 4 tbsp black bean soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 slices ginger
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add 400 grams pork belly cubes, searing them on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 2 slices ginger and 1 whole star anise, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 tbsp black bean soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 cup water. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover pot partially, and braise for 1 hour until pork is tender and the sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Add 2 stalks green onions in the last 10 minutes for freshness, then remove from heat and serve warm.