Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Name: Twice Cooked Pork Belly
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs skin-on pork belly; 6 slices fresh ginger, sliced; 2 green onion stalks (for boiling), cut in half; 2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste), roughly chopped; 2 tsp fermented black beans (douchi), roughly chopped; 2 tsp sweet bean paste (tianmian jiang); 2 stalks leeks (or green onions), cut diagonally; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar

A classic Sichuan dish where pork belly is first boiled until tender, then sliced and stir fried with fermented black bean paste, leeks, and Sichuan flavors until caramelized and deeply savory.

75 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

ChineseDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs skin-on pork belly
6 slices fresh ginger, sliced
2 green onion stalks (for boiling), cut in half
2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste), roughly chopped
2 tsp fermented black beans (douchi), roughly chopped
2 tsp sweet bean paste (tianmian jiang)
2 stalks leeks (or green onions), cut diagonally
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Place 1.5 lbs skin-on pork belly in a pot with 6 slices sliced fresh ginger and 2 cut in half green onion stalks (for boiling), and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, skim any foam, then simmer over medium heat for 35 minutes until the pork is just cooked through. Remove and let cool.
2

Once cooled, slice the pork belly crosswise into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
3

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the sliced pork belly and cook without oil for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fat renders and edges begin to curl and caramelize. Remove excess rendered fat from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
4

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp roughly chopped doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste) to the wok. Stir fry for 30 seconds until the paste turns a deep red and is fragrant.
5

Add 2 tsp roughly chopped fermented black beans (douchi) and 2 tsp sweet bean paste (tianmian jiang). Stir fry for 30 seconds.
6

Add 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry) and 2 tsp soy sauce. Toss the pork to coat.
7

Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 2 stalks cut diagonally leeks (or green onions). Stir fry over high heat for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
8

Add 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, toss everything together, and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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Questions

How long does Twice Cooked Pork Belly take?

As written, 75 minutes: 20 of prep and 55 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (35 minutes): "Bring to a boil, skim any foam, then simmer over medium heat for 35 minutes until the pork is just cooked through."

Is there a substitute for doubanjiang in Twice Cooked Pork Belly?

The entry for Twice Cooked Pork Belly calls for 2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste), roughly chopped. In its place: Use gochujang or a chili-garlic sauce with a spoonful of miso stirred in for the fermented bean depth.

Is Twice Cooked Pork Belly spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Twice Cooked Pork Belly comes from 2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste), roughly chopped. For a milder plate, start with half the doubanjiang and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Twice Cooked Pork Belly contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy fermented bean paste), roughly chopped and 2 tsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Twice Cooked Pork Belly?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 38 g of protein in about 520 calories, alongside 10 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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