Min-Style Braised Pork Belly

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Fujian-inspired pork belly braised in a savory-sweet glaze until melt-in-your-mouth tender, with subtle ginger and garlic notes. This Chinese-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs Pork belly, Shaoxing wine, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed pork belly and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Add 2-inch sliced fresh ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 3 chopped green onions. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and the aromatics are well combined.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp rock sugar. Pour in 1 cup water, then bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until pork is fork-tender. Skim excess fat from the surface before serving.

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