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Sticky Crispy Chinese Pork Belly In A Slow Cooker

This Sticky Chinese Pork Belly recipe is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a testament to the wonders of slow cooking. In this easy recipe, we unveil the secret to achieving perfectly tender meat that practically melts in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to impress, showcasing the perfect blend of simplicity and beautiful Asian flavours!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 portions
Calories 855 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 680 g pork belly
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice
  • 600 ml water
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 15 g ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 100 g Chinese BBQ Sauce Char Siu Sauce, recipe in the notes below

Instructions
 

  • Pat the pork belly piece with kitchen towel to dry the surface.
  • Rub the pork with Chinese five spice and a little bit of black pepper and set it aside.
  • Mix water, minced garlic clove, minced root ginger, brown sugar, star anise and soy sauce and pour it into the slow cooker.
  • Add the pork belly, cover with a lid and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Whilst the pork cooks, make the Chinese BBQ Pork (click the link or follow the recipe in the notes).
  • Once cooked, remove the belly of pork from the slow cooker onto a wire rack and let it steam and drain for a few minutes.
  • Pat the skin dry, and using a sharp knife score the skin in a diamond pattern.
  • Place the pork under a grill, the fat side up and cook for 2-3 minutes until the skin turns into crackling (it should be super crispy, but not burned).
  • Brush Chinese BBQ Sauce on top, slice into portions and serve!

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Notes

To Make Chinese BBQ Sauce (makes about 100g):
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 cm ginger, very finely chopped
  • 50 ml hoisin sauce
  • 10 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp Chinese five spice
Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced and thickened.

Nutrition

Calories: 855kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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