Ginger-Soy Braised Pork Belly

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Succulent pork belly slowly braised in a fragrant ginger and soy sauce mixture until tender and flavorful. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs pork belly, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 600 grams, skin scored and cut into 2-inch pieces pork belly
• 3 slices fresh ginger
• 4, smashed garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 600 grams pork belly pieces, skin side down, and sear for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Flip the pork belly and add 3 slices fresh ginger and 4 smashed garlic cloves, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 cup water. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Add 2 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces, bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 1.5 hours until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove scallions, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve pork belly pieces with steamed rice or steamed buns.