Low-Simmered Asian Pork Belly with Ginger and Soy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Succulent pork belly slowly simmered in a ginger-soy broth until tender and flavorful, perfect for a comforting Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 135 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 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 Asian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces pork belly
2-inch piece, sliced thinly fresh ginger
5 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cups water
3, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 whole pods star anise
1 tsp black peppercorns

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 lbs pork belly pieces and sear for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
Step 2: Add 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, 5 smashed garlic cloves, 3 cut scallions, 2 whole star anise pods, and 1 tsp black peppercorns; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Pour in 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 3 cups water; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover partially with a lid, and simmer gently for 2 hours until pork belly is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, stirring every 30 minutes.
Step 5: Remove star anise and scallions before serving with steamed rice or vegetables.