Chef John's Caramelized Pork Belly
Ingredients List
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1 bunch green onions - white parts chopped, green parts cut into 3 1/2-inch lengths, divided
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10 ounces whole pork belly
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salt to taste
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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1 tablespoon ginger juice
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½ teaspoon soy sauce
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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4 whole dried red chile peppers
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½ cup water
Instructions
Set your oven to 200°F (95°C) to begin.
Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Arrange half of the green onion tops in the center of the foil. Position the pork belly, with the fattiest side facing down, on top of the onions. Add the remaining green onion tops and sprinkle with salt. Fold the foil tightly around the pork and onions. Wrap the pork belly once more in another sheet of foil. Place the wrapped pork, seam-side up, into a loaf pan.
Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for 5 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven and allow it to cool inside for 2 hours. Afterward, remove the pork from the oven and chill it in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.
Unwrap the pork from the foil and discard the green onions. Slice the pork into eight portions.
Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp on both sides, about 2 to 4 minutes per side.
In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, ginger juice, and soy sauce.
Remove most of the bacon fat from the skillet and discard. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar glaze and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until caramelized and coated in glaze, about 10 minutes. Create a space in the center of the skillet, then add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and peppers. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the water and the remaining brown sugar glaze, then let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| 410 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 410 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 2273mg | 99% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 30g | |
| Protein 21g | 41% |
| Vitamin C 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium 128mg | 10% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 699mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5