Low Fat Boiled Pork Belly
Discover the healthier side of indulgence with this **Low Fat Boiled Pork Belly** recipe, a lighter twist on a classic favorite. By simmering pork belly with aromatic ingredients like ginger, garlic, star anise, bay leaves, and scallions in a flavorful broth of low-sodium soy sauce and black peppercorns, this dish effectively reduces excess fat while infusing rich, warm flavors. Perfectly tender yet firm enough to slice, this leaner preparation preserves the satisfying texture of pork belly without the heaviness. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile recipe is ideal for healthy meal prep, serving as a protein-packed addition to salads, rice bowls, or noodle dishes. Whether you’re seeking a guilt-free comfort food option or a fragrant, nutritious addition to your weekly menu, this low-fat pork belly stands out as a must-try recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pork belly
- 50 ml low sodium soy sauce
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 30 grams ginger
- 3 stalks scallions
- 2 pieces star anise
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1500 ml water
Instructions
Rinse the pork belly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat if needed.
Slice the ginger into thin coins without peeling it.
Crush the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife.
In a large pot, add the water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, scallions, star anise, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the liquid is boiling, carefully add the pork belly to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low, ensuring that the liquid simmers gently.
Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface using a spoon.
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 60 minutes, turning the pork belly halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
After 60 minutes, check the tenderness of the pork belly. It should be cooked through but still firm enough to slice easily.
Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes.
Slice the pork belly thinly and serve with some of the broth if desired or use as a versatile protein addition to salads, rice bowls, or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.3 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2373 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*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.
