Name: Authentic Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly, skin-on, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 4 slices ginger; 3 whole cloves garlic, lightly smashed; 2 whole star anise; 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rock sugar (or granulated sugar); 3 cups hot water; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Chopped scallions or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Hong Shao Rou 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring braised pork belly cooked in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, and spices.

braised savory sauce

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Pork belly soy sauce sugar spices

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