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Mao's Braised Pork Recipe

A classic Chinese dish with tender, flavorful pork belly braised in a rich, savory sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Pork Belly cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 slices Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 2 star Star Anise

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blanch the pork belly in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large pot, add the pork belly, soy sauce, sugar, water, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and star anise.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 90 minutes, until pork is tender and sauce is thickened.
  4. 4. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Braised Pork, Chinese Cuisine, Comfort Food
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