Braised pork belly

Recipe from 老东北美食's Youtube Channel

View the author's original recipe video HERE

This dish is undoubtedly one of the most famous in China. During the poverty-stricken times of several decades ago, this dish brought happiness to many families and became a symbol of joy. Even now, it continues to satisfy the craving for delicious meat and remains a culinary delight in the lives of many people.

Ingredients

Pork belly
scallion
ginger
star anise
Sichuan peppercorn
dried bay leaves
soy sauce
dark soy sauce
salt

Procedures

Take 2.2 lbs of pork belly. If there is excess hair on the pork belly skin, use a torch or a razor to remove the hair. Cut the pork belly into 3cm x 3cm squares.
Chop 2 stalks of scallion and slice 1 tiny piece of ginger.
Heat 5-6 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan or a wok. Add the pork belly chunks inside and cook until they become golden brown.
Add 3 star anises, 3-4 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorn, chopped scallion, and ginger slices. Cook everything for 2-3 minutes.
Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoons of dark soy sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add water until everything is immersed in the liquid.
Bring everything up to boil, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Turn down the heat and put on the lid to let it simmer for 70-80 minutes.
Pick up all the spices and turn up the heat to bring everything to a boil. Keep stirring until the sauce becomes thick and can be coated on the pork belly.
Take everything out and serve.