#Hebei cuisine #Braised pork

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare materials

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the pork belly into large chunks

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Slice the ginger and crush the garlic.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Blanch the pork belly in cold water to remove the blood and foam.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Rinse the blanched pork belly with clean water and pat it dry with kitchen paper towels.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Heat oil in a wok, add rock sugar, and stir-fry over low heat to caramelize.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Stir-fry until it turns brownish-red and starts to smoke.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add the blanched pork belly and stir-fry over high heat until the pork belly is evenly colored.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add spices such as cinnamon, orange peel, star anise, and bay leaves.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Stir-fry over high heat for five minutes

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour in vinegar, salt, light soy sauce, and other seasonings, and stir well.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Pour in enough water to cover the meat.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Bring to a boil over high heat, then cook uncovered for five minutes.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Then turn the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 90 minutes.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Finally, reduce the sauce over high heat.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Place lettuce on a plate and then add the pork belly.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Finished product image