Delicious Pork Belly Slices Recipe for Quick Home Cooking

A quick and flavorful pork belly slices recipe that elevates your weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pork Belly

500 grams Pork Belly Ensure slices are 0.5 cm thick for quick cooking.
1 tablespoon Oil Vegetable or canola oil for pan frying.

For the Sauce

60 ml Soy Sauce Tamari is a great gluten-free alternative.
30 ml Rice Wine Can use white wine or omit.
1 tablespoon Sugar Brown sugar adds richer flavor.
1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger is best.

For Simmering

120 ml Water Add more if it evaporates too quickly.

Equipment

Saucepan

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Cook the pork belly slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Reduce heat to low, pour in soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and ginger. Stir gently to coat.
Add water to the pan, cover, and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-40 minutes.
Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and let the liquid reduce for about 5-8 minutes.
Serve hot over steamed rice or fresh sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Ensure even slicing for uniform cooking.

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