Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce – A Family Favorite! 🐷🍶

[bhella]

Hey everyone! I wanted to share one of my all-time favorite recipes—Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce. It’s a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. My grandma used to make this, and it’s been a staple in my house ever since. It’s surprisingly simple but so flavorful!

Ingredients:​

• 2 lbs pork belly (or pork shoulder works too)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dark soy sauce (for that deep color)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 star anise pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional, for a hint of tang)
• 1-2 boiled eggs (optional, but trust me, they soak up the sauce beautifully!)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:​

1. Cut the pork into chunks (about 1.5-inch pieces). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork on all sides, then set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the pork back in.
4. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and water. Stir in the brown sugar, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
5. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes to an hour. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if it looks too dry.
6. If you’re adding eggs, toss them in during the last 15 minutes of cooking so they soak up the sauce.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning—sometimes I add a tiny bit more sugar or soy sauce, depending on the mood!
   

Serve this over steamed rice, and you’ve got yourself a winner.
Would love to hear if you give it a try or if you have your own version of this dish. Let’s swap tips!

 

[otterlyslick]

This Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce looks absolutely mouthwatering! I love how tender and flavorful the pork must be with that sweet soy sauce. It seems like the perfect dish to enjoy with family or friends. I can’t wait to try making this and enjoy all those delicious flavors!

 

[Kento Nanami]

This sounds amazing, definitely saving this for my next dinner! Love the idea of adding boiled eggs to soak up that sweet soy sauce – can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing this recipe, gonna be fire!