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Pan-Seared Pork Belly
Achieve perfectly crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth tender meat with this Pan-Seared Pork Belly recipe. Just a few ingredients and simple technique deliver restaurant-quality results — golden, crackling exterior with juicy, flavorful layers inside.
- Prep
- 18m
- Cook
- 30m
- Total
- 48m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Pan-Seared Pork Belly
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- pork belly500g
- light soy sauce1 tbsp
- dark soy sauce½ tbsp
- white sesame seeds1 tbsp
- barbecue seasoning1 tbsp
- cornstarch1 tbsp
- cooking wine1 tbsp
Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Seared Pork Belly step by step
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Step 1Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.
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Step 2Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce and ½ tbsp dark soy sauce.
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Step 3Add 1 tbsp cooking wine.
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Step 4Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds.
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Step 5Add 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning.
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Step 6Add 1 tbsp cornstarch.
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Step 7Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
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Step 8Heat oil in a pan and add the pork belly slices.
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Step 9Flip and pan-sear until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Step 10Plate and serve! If it feels too rich, wrap in lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Pan-Seared Pork Belly
Achieve perfectly crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth tender meat with this Pan-Seared Pork Belly recipe. Just a few ingredients and simple technique deliver restaurant-quality results — golden, crackling exterior with juicy, flavorful layers inside.
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
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Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.
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Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce and ½ tbsp dark soy sauce.
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Add 1 tbsp cooking wine.
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Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds.
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Add 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning.
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Add 1 tbsp cornstarch.
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Mix well and marinate for 20 minutes.
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Heat oil in a pan and add the pork belly slices.
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Flip and pan-sear until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Plate and serve! If it feels too rich, wrap in lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Recipe Details
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.
