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Mum’s Special Pork Belly

Mum's Special Pork Belly: Crispy Delight That's Mouthwatering

Mum's Special Pork Belly is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings warmth and joy to family gatherings.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Belly
  • 1 kg Pork Belly Choose a cut with a good balance of fat and meat.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing Wine Substitute with dry sherry if needed.
For the Marinade
  • 1 tbsp Five Spice Powder Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Brown sugar is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh ginger is preferred.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh crushed garlic is recommended.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five spice powder, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Marinate the pork belly in the mixture for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and roast the pork belly skin-side up for 30 minutes.
  2. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue roasting for another hour.
  3. Let the pork belly rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh touch. Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

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