Red braised ginger pork belly with pickled chillies

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Red braised ginger pork belly with pickled chillies
145 min.
6
2496kcal

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Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of our Red Braised Ginger Pork Belly with Pickled Chillies, a dish that promises to elevate your meal experience whether it’s lunchtime or dinner. This recipe beautifully marries the lusciousness of pork belly with the warmth of ginger and garlic, creating a taste sensation that is both comforting and exotic. The deep, fragrant braise, enhanced with Shaohsing rice wine and Chinese black vinegar, melds together to form a glossy sauce that coats the tender pieces of meat, making every bite a delight.

Perfect for sharing, this dish serves six and fits seamlessly into a variety of occasions—from casual family meals to more festive gatherings. What makes this recipe even more appealing is its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, making it accessible for those with dietary restrictions. The addition of toasted sesame seeds, fresh spring onions, and tangy pickled chillies not only adds a burst of color but also a delightful contrast to the rich pork belly.

With a total cooking time of just 145 minutes, you’ll find this dish surprisingly manageable. Let it simmer away while you prepare a side of perfectly steamed white rice, making the perfect canvas for soaking up that delectable sauce. Simple yet sophisticated, this Red Braised Ginger Pork Belly is sure to impress your family and friends alike!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 kg pork belly cut into 5cm pieces
  • tbsp soya sauce dark
  • 200 ml rice wine 
  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • piece ginger cut into matchsticks
  • pinch pepper 
  • 100 ml vinegar black chinese (available from Waitrose)
  • 140 brown sugar soft
  • 700 ml vegetable stock 
  • servings sesame seed toasted
  • servings spring onion sliced
  •  rice vinegar drained sliced for 1 hr, then
  • servings rice white steamed

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Toss the pork with the soy and 1 tbsp of the rice wine. Leave for 1 hr or, even better, overnight in the fridge.
  2. Heat some of the oil in a medium heavy-based saucepan. Brown the meat, in batches, on both sides and set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil and cook the garlic, ginger and chilli for 2-3 mins until golden.
  4. Pour the vinegar, remaining rice wine, sugar and stock into the pan and bring to the boil.
  5. Add the pork, then turn down the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hrs or until the meat is tender. For the final 30 mins, remove the lid, increase the heat and let the liquid reduce until thick and syrupy.
  6. Serve scattered with the sesame seeds, spring onions and sliced chillies, with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2496kcal
Protein7.06%
Fat84.53%
Carbs8.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.5
Glycemic Load
25.14
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
31.201304373534%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2496.2kcal
124.81%
Fat:229.63g
353.28%
Saturated Fat:81.86g
511.6%
Carbohydrates:51.36g
17.12%
Net Carbohydrates:49.87g
18.13%
Sugar:23.91g
26.57%
Cholesterol:300mg
100%
Sodium:775.25mg
33.71%
Alcohol:5.44g
100%
Alcohol %:0.97%
100%
Protein:43.17g
86.34%
Vitamin B1:1.74mg
115.77%
Vitamin B3:20.23mg
101.17%
Vitamin B2:1.05mg
61.73%
Selenium:43.07µg
61.53%
Vitamin B12:3.5µg
58.33%
Phosphorus:546.08mg
54.61%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.61%
Zinc:5.33mg
35.5%
Manganese:0.66mg
33.2%
Copper:0.63mg
31.38%
Potassium:907.87mg
25.94%
Iron:3.88mg
21.56%
Vitamin K:20.79µg
19.8%
Magnesium:61.72mg
15.43%
Vitamin B5:1.43mg
14.34%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.94%
Calcium:135.86mg
13.59%
Vitamin A:354.07IU
7.08%
Fiber:1.49g
5.96%
Folate:19.07µg
4.77%
Vitamin C:2.75mg
3.33%