Chinese Braised Pork with Dried Apricots

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Chinese Braised Pork with Dried Apricots is a savory and sweet dish where tender chunks of pork belly are slow-cooked in a rich, dark sauce until melt-in-your-mouth soft. The key ingredients are pork belly, dried apricots, soy sauce, rock sugar, and aromatic spices like star anise and ginger. This dish is a popular home-style comfort food in many Chinese regions, with variations found in both northern and southern cuisines.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and protein due to the pork belly, with moderate carbohydrates from the sugar and apricots. It provides a good source of B vitamins, iron, and potassium, with a typical serving containing approximately 500-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	40 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	950 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	3.2 mg
Vitamin A (from apricots)	120 mcg RAE
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing of rich, fatty pork with tart, chewy dried apricots is a classic example of the Chinese culinary principle of balancing flavors and textures. Nutritionally, the apricots add a unique source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants that contrast with the richness of the meat.