Braised pork belly

This traditional Chinese red-braised pork belly (Hong Shao Rou) is rich, flavorful, and irresistibly sticky. Perfect for a comforting meal, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice.

This beloved dish features pork belly as its primary ingredient, which is slow-cooked until tender in a rich and savory sauce. The sauce is characterized by a deep, reddish-brown color, which comes from a combination of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine, along with rock candies that caramelizes during cooking, giving it a glossy finish and a deeply flavorful taste.

Braising is an invaluable technique. Whichever Cook of Antiquity discovered this method has my eternal gratitude. Generally, braising involves cooking tough pieces of meat immersed in liquid until the gelatin and fibers are broken down so that the meat is tantalizingly tender. The cooking time is long and the temperature low. The meat is completely cooked through, which is why your waiter might give you a quizzical look when you ask for your Osso Buco medium-rare. Lamb shanks, oxtail, duck…

Tender, gelatinous and aromatic, Chinese red braised pork belly is scrumptious and comforting. This recipe shows you how to cook it effortlessly.

Hong Shao Rou (红烧肉, red-braised pork belly) is a classic Chinese dish known for its deep caramelized flavor, rich glossy sauce, and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Chinese style red braised pork belly

Learn how to make delicious braised pork belly at home with this easy recipe. Enjoy an authentic Chinese dish with rich, savory flavors.

I bet this red braised pork belly (红烧肉) is most Chinese people's favorite childhood dish. The savory, glossy, and sticky sauce of this dish can totally turn everyone into a RICE KILLER! Our grandparents always make the best 红烧肉! I have adjusted this recipe for years and finally perfectly duplicated my grandpa's red braised pork belly. By blanching the pork belly for 30 minutes before pan frying and pan-frying the pork belly without cooking oil, we can get rid of extra oil from the meat and…

SAVE NOW FOR LATER 👉 The Best Instant Pot Braised Pork Belly is a total showstopper! Tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, it’s perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in.

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Wow! This Red Braised Pork Belly is PACKED with flavor! It's so decadent and rich - I recommend serving it with a bed of white rice!

Hong Shao Rou (Pork Belly Recipe) Video

Chinese braised pork belly, or hong shao rou, is one of the most popular dishes in China, and for good reason! Each bite melts in your mouth and explodes with the amazing flavor of the sweet and savory sauce!

Learn how to make Shanghai Braised Pork Belly, a traditional Chinese dish, from a Shanghainese dad.

Japanese Braised Pork Belly (Buta No Kakuni) is a classic Japanese dish of braised pork belly that is slowly cooked until the meat is tender, juicy, and packed full of umami. Recipe by Asian Inspirations. #japanesecuisine #japanesefood #porkbelly #braisedporkbelly

This Chinese braised pork belly is the definition of comfort homecooked meal! Whenever we're craving some simple yet tasty homecooked meal, this pork belly is easily our go-to recipe. Succulent, tender pieces of pork belly

Dong Po Rou is tantalizing melt in your mouth Chinese braised pork belly! Easy to make and UTTERLY delicious!

Hong Shao Rou is a classic dish of Chinese cuisine. It tastes fat but not greasy, soft and sweet. And it is good food for all ages.

Chinese braised pork belly (dong po rou) is a tender, braised pork belly dish cooked in soy sauce, sugar, and spices for rich flavour.