ginger braised pork belly

Name: Ginger Braised Pork Belly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) pork belly, cut into 4 portions; 4 tablespoon(s) whole grain mustard; 1 cup(s) soy sauce; 1 cup(s) sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) honey; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 inch piece ginger, grated; 1/2 tablespoon(s) chili crisp; 3 scallions, large chop; chives, for garnish

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Nov 10, 2025

This is a yummy, braised pork belly that has delicious Asian flavors.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork belly, cut into 4 portions
4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 inch piece ginger, grated
1/2 tablespoon chili crisp
3 scallions, large chop
chives, for garnish

How To Make ginger braised pork belly

Step 1

Rub the whole grain mustard all over the pork belly and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

Step 2

Mix the soy sauce, honey, sugar, ginger, chili crisp, and garlic.
Step 3

Place a Dutch oven on the stove. Place a little olive oil in the pan and add the pork belly skin side down. Let the fat render off and get crispy for about 30 minutes.
Step 4

Turn the pork belly over and add the soy sauce mixture. Add a cup of water and cover.
Step 5

Cook over low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Step 6

Cook uncovered the last 30 minutes.
Step 7

Remove from the sauce and garnish with chives.
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