Pan-Seared Pork Belly

Other★ Easy48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

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IngredientsWhat you'll need for Pan-Seared Pork Belly

Ingredient Amount Notes
pork belly 500g
light soy sauce 1 tbsp
dark soy sauce ½ tbsp
white sesame seeds 1 tbsp
barbecue seasoning 1 tbsp
cornstarch 1 tbsp
cooking wine 1 tbsp

Pan-Seared Pork Belly

Ingredients

  • 500g pork belly
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine

Instructions

  1. Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.
  2. Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce and ½ tbsp dark soy sauce.
  3. Add 1 tbsp cooking wine.
  4. Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds.
  5. Add 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning.
  6. Add 1 tbsp cornstarch.
  7. Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
  8. Heat oil in a pan and add the pork belly slices.
  9. Flip and pan-sear until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Plate and serve! If it feels too rich, wrap in lettuce leaves and enjoy!

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Seared Pork Belly step by step

  1. Step 1 Detail

    Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.

  2. Step 2 Detail

    Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce and ½ tbsp dark soy sauce.

  3. Step 3 Detail

    Add 1 tbsp cooking wine.

  4. Step 4 Detail

    Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds.

  5. Step 5 Detail

    Add 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning.

  6. Step 6 Detail

    Add 1 tbsp cornstarch.

  7. Step 7 Detail

    Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.

  8. Step 8 Detail

    Heat oil in a pan and add the pork belly slices.

  9. Step 9 Detail

    Flip and pan-sear until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

  10. Step 10 Detail

    Plate and serve! If it feels too rich, wrap in lettuce leaves and enjoy!

Common Questions

Do I need to boil the pork belly first?

No, this recipe uses a direct pan-searing method. The key is to start with a cold pan and medium-low heat to render the fat slowly and achieve crispy skin.

What cut of pork belly should I buy?

Look for skin-on pork belly with even layers of fat and meat. A slab about 1.5 inches thick works best for even cooking and crispy skin.

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