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Cola-Braised Pork Belly Recipe

Asian Fusion · Main course · 135 min total

This recipe transforms pork belly into a tender, caramelized dish with a sweet and savory glaze from cola and soy sauce. The slow braising renders the fat and creates a luscious sauce perfect over rice.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork belly, skin on, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 slices ginger (1/4 inch thick)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
• 1 cup cola (not diet)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. 1. Blanch pork belly in boiling water for 3 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse.
2. 2. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sear pork belly pieces until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. 3. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Stir in soy sauces, cola, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a boil.
5. 5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until pork is tender.
6. 6. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and glazes the pork.
7. 7. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Tips

• For extra richness, add a hard-boiled egg during the last 30 minutes of braising.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.

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