Prutsald
Culinary Explorer
Just wanted to share this amazing pork belly recipe with you all. It's one of my favorites and I know you'll love it too! 
Explore my method comprising three steps to achieve pork that is tender to the point of melting, boasting a crunchy outer layer, and adorned with a delightful sticky, sweet, or spicy coating.


Ingredients
Pork Belly:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) rindless pork belly slices chopped in half (each piece being approx. the length of your index finger)
- 1 litre (4 1/4 cups) hot chicken stock
- 1 thumb sized piece of ginger peeled and minced (or 1 tbsp of ginger puree)
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
Glaze:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and minced
- 1 red chilli finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon grass paste
TO MAKE PORK BELLY, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
- Combine pork belly slices, chicken stock, ginger, garlic, rice wine, and caster sugar in a sturdy pan, preferably a cast iron casserole. Use 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of pork belly slices, 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) of hot chicken stock, 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp of rice wine, and 1 tbsp of caster sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 2 hours.
- Turn off the heat, take out the pork from the pan, and pat it dry with kitchen towels. Optionally, you can reserve the liquid for Thai or Chinese noodle soup.
- Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp of oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, ginger, red chili, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lemongrass paste.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and fry, turning regularly until golden brown. Use caution as the oil may splatter (a splatter guard is recommended).
- Pour the glaze over the pork and continue cooking for a couple of minutes, turning the pork frequently until it appears dark and sticky.
- Remove from heat and serve, optionally garnishing with chopped spring onions and red chilies.
Bon appétit! Enjoy the succulent flavors of this Pork Belly Recipe – a symphony of savory indulgence that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. Share the joy of good food with loved ones and savor each delicious bite!"