Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens
Tender pork belly braised in a sweet-savory glaze, layered with the tangy crunch of preserved mustard greens for a comforting Shanghainese-inspired dish. This asian-inspired asian ready in about 145 minutes pairs pork belly, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup preserved mustard greens
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-inch ginger
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs pork belly cubes, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1-inch minced ginger. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup rinsed and chopped preserved mustard greens, 1 sliced onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
- Step 3: Pour in 1 cup chicken stock, cover, and simmer on low for 2 hours until pork is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and stir in 3 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp sesame oil until sauce thickens and coats the pork, about 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens take to make?
Total time is about 145 minutes (20 min prep + 125 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 Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens?
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 Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens?
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 Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens 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 Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens?
Asian asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The dish was a hit at my dinner party.
- ★★★★★
My family loved this! The honey-glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
- ★★★★☆
Perfect glaze, but the pork belly took 10 extra minutes in the slow cooker. Still worth it!
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