RED-COOKED PORK BELLY

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Categories     Wine     Pork     Fall     Bok Choy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings as part of a Chinese dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 qt water
1 (2- to 2 1/2-lb) piece fresh pork belly (unsmoked bacon; about 3 inches thick) with skin and bones
1/4 cup Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry
3 garlic cloves, smashed
6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons regular soy sauce (sometimes labeled "light" or "thin" soy sauce)
1/2 cup coarsely crushed yellow rock sugar (sometimes labeled "yellow rock candy")
1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 baby bok choy (preferably Shanghai; 2 1/2 inches long), halved lengthwise (1 1/2 lb total)
Accompaniment: cooked rice

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot. Add pork belly and return water to a boil. Skim foam, then add wine. Reduce heat to moderate and briskly simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionally, 20 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except bok choy, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered, turning pork occasionally, until skin and meat are very tender, about 3 hours.
  • Transfer pork with tongs and a spatula to a platter and keep warm, covered with foil. Pour cooking liquid into a 12-inch heavy skillet (do not skim off fat) and boil until reduced to a syrup (about 1 cup), about 25 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  • Cook bok choy in a large pot of boiling water until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange bok choy around pork and pour sauce over meat, drizzling a little over vegetables.

mazco instrument
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pork belly is fall-off-the-bone tender.


kymani Thompson
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ifeoma Ezeani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork belly.


Mthodarapper
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The pork belly was a little dry, but the sauce was amazing.


SHAH GAMER
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I've never had red cooked pork belly before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was really delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Mary Ndomondo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Mariam Nankya
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I'm not a big fan of pork belly, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was especially tasty.


mdtuhen hasan
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Elena Aditubuna
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork belly. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Shahzad Mehmood
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The pork belly was a little too fatty for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


ArslanKhan Dahani
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This was my first time cooking pork belly and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise and the dish turned out amazing.


Bakir ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork belly is so tender and the sauce is perfect.


John Arnado
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork belly was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.