Finished dish photo of "Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork

A good friend of mine loves watching "Longing for Life". Ever since I tasted various dishes from the show at her place, my fondness for the program has greatly increased. And, I secretly learned how to make this braised pork.

Ingredients

Pork belly500g
Yellow wine500g
Ginger2 slices
Dark soy sauceto taste
Light soy sauceto taste
Yellow rock sugarto taste
Saltto taste

Steps

1

Cut the pork belly into chunks

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 1
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2

Pan-fry all sides over low heat until golden brown. No need to add oil while frying.

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 2
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3

Pour a bottle of yellow wine into the pot and bring to a boil

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 3
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4

After the wine boils, add the pork belly, light and dark soy sauce to taste, ginger slices, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for one hour.

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 4
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5

Add rock sugar and salt to taste, continue simmering on low heat for ten minutes.

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 5
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6

Turn up the heat to reduce the sauce.

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 6
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7

Serve. The pork is crystal clear, melts in your mouth, not greasy at all—so delicious!

"Longing for Life" Huang Lei's Braised Pork - Step 7
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