Heart-Healthy Boiled Pork Belly
Discover a lighter twist on indulgent comfort food with this 'Heart-Healthy Boiled Pork Belly' recipe, perfect for those seeking a flavorful yet balanced meal. This dish features tender slices of pork belly gently simmered with aromatic garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to create a rich, savory base without added oils or unnecessary fats. Enhanced with a tangy, low-sodium soy sauce blend and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this recipe prioritizes heart-friendly ingredients and bold flavors. Finished with vibrant spring onions and served alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp salad, this wholesome dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in under two hours, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a healthier take on classic boiled pork belly while promoting wellness and taste in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork belly
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 30 grams Fresh ginger
- 2 Bay leaves
- 10 Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 stalks Spring onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 liters Water
Instructions
Clean the pork belly by rinsing it under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel.
In a large pot, add the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Slice the ginger into thin pieces and crush the garlic cloves. Add these to the pot along with the bay leaves and black peppercorns.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the pork belly to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 60 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
While the pork is cooking, prepare the seasoning mix. In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and salt. Mix well until the honey dissolves.
After an hour, remove the pork belly from the pot and set it on a cutting board to cool slightly.
Discard the cooking liquid and aromatics from the pot.
Slice the pork belly into even pieces, about 1 cm thick.
Return the sliced pork belly to a clean pot, along with the spring onions cut into 2-inch pieces.
Pour the seasoning mix over the pork belly and add about half a cup of fresh water.
Simmer the pork belly over low heat for another 20-30 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
Transfer the seasoned boiled pork belly to a serving dish and garnish with additional sliced spring onions if desired.
Serve hot alongside steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.4 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2606 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
