Boiled Pork Belly
Savor the irresistible simplicity of Boiled Pork Belly, a dish that celebrates the natural richness of pork with minimal yet flavor-packed ingredients. Perfectly simmered with garlic, ginger, black peppercorns, and bay leaves, this recipe infuses tender pork belly with aromatic depth and savory goodness. The optional addition of vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery creates a wholesome broth that doubles as a delicious soup base or noodle companion. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures perfectly moist and melt-in-your-mouth pork slices, served best with a drizzle of soy sauce for a touch of umami. Whether you're meal prepping or entertaining, this cozy, soul-warming dish is a satisfying crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Keywords: boiled pork belly recipe, tender pork belly, easy pork belly dish, simmered pork belly, pork broth recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Pork belly
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
- 2 pcs Bay leaves
- 4 pcs Garlic cloves, crushed
- 50 grams Ginger, sliced
- 2 liters Water
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 200 grams Optional vegetables (carrot, onion, celery)
Instructions
Start by cleaning the pork belly. Rinse it under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Place the pork belly in a large pot and add enough water to cover the meat completely.
Add salt, black peppercorns, bay leaves, crushed garlic cloves, and sliced ginger to the pot.
If using, add the optional vegetables for additional flavor. These can include carrots, onions, and celery, roughly chopped.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
Skim off any impurities that float to the top during the first 10 minutes of simmering.
Continue to simmer for approximately 60 to 90 minutes or until the pork belly is tender. You can check the doneness by inserting a fork into the meat; it should go through easily.
Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Slice the pork belly into desired serving sizes. Serve warm with a splash of soy sauce on the side for dipping.
Optionally, you can save the broth for use as a soup base or for cooking noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.9 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1866 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 594 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
