Shanghai-Style Braised Pork Belly

Cooking StepsHow to cook Shanghai-Style Braised Pork Belly step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Cut the pork belly into chunks, rinse, and blanch in boiling water.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Remove the blanched pork belly, rinse clean, and drain well.

3. 
   Step 3 Detail

   Prepare scallion segments, yellow rock sugar, and ginger slices.

4. 
   Step 4 Detail

   Heat a little oil in a wok. Once hot, add scallion segments and ginger slices and stir until fragrant.

5. 
   Step 5 Detail

   Add the pork belly to the wok and stir-fry until a savory aroma rises.

6. 
   Step 6 Detail

   Pour in Shaoxing wine (or cooking wine).

7. 
   Step 7 Detail

   Add light soy sauce.

8. 
   Step 8 Detail

   Add dark soy sauce.

9. 
   Step 9 Detail

   Add yellow rock sugar. Shanghai-style braised pork belly is rich, saucy, and on the sweeter side — adjust the sugar to your taste.

10. 
    Step 10 Detail

    Add enough warm water to cover the meat, then bring to a boil over high heat.

11. 
    Step 11 Detail

    Once boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

12. 
    Step 12 Detail

    After 45 minutes, turn the heat back up to reduce the sauce until thick and glossy, about 10–15 minutes.

13. 
    Step 13 Detail

    A bowl of rich, glossy, melt-in-your-mouth Shanghai-style braised pork belly is ready!