Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

pork belly

fresh

2 cup

water

0.75 cup

red wine vinegar

0.75 cup

sugar

0.75 cup

light soy sauce

4 slice

fresh ginger

unpeeled

4 piece

dried chiles de arbol

3 piece

black peppercorns

2 piece

star anise

3 piece

garlic cloves

1 package

hot dog buns

2 tbsp

hoisin sauce

2 tbsp

chile sauce

2 piece

scallions

thinly sliced

0.5 bunch

cilantro

roughly chopped

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Step 2
~10 min

Slice the pork belly into 1-inch-thick slices.

Step 3
~10 min

In a medium bowl, combine water, red wine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, chiles, peppercorns, star anise, and garlic.

Step 4
~10 min

Place pork belly slices in a cake pan and pour marinade over them.

Step 5
~10 min

Cover with aluminum foil and cook in the oven for 1 hour.

Step 6
~10 min

Remove the foil and raise the oven temperature to 350°F.

Step 7
~10 min

Cook for about another 40 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 8
~10 min

Continue to cook and stir until the pork has a reddish color.

Step 9
~10 min

Remove the pork belly and place them into hot dog buns.

Step 10
~10 min

Garnish with hoisin and chile sauce, scallions, and cilantro.

Step 11
~10 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the pork belly overnight for a more intense flavor.

Adjust the amount of chile sauce to your desired level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pork belly can be braised a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve in hot dog buns with hoisin and chili sauce.

Accompany with a side of pickled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled vegetables
Steamed buns

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and restaurant dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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