Min-Style Braised Pork Belly
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 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Pork belly
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rock sugar
- 2 inches Fresh ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 Green onions
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Min-Style Braised Pork Belly take to make?
Total time is about 100 minutes (20 min prep + 80 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Min-Style Braised Pork Belly?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Min-Style Braised Pork Belly?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Min-Style Braised Pork Belly for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Min-Style Braised Pork Belly?
Chinese comfort food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
