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How to cook pork belly

This slow-cooked pork belly recipe uses savory ingredients and a low, long cook to create tender, flavorful meat with an optional broil for crispy skin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker or pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly with skin on
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger sliced thin
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife to help flavors sink in and allow skin to crisp later.
  • Rub pork belly evenly with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
  • Place pork belly in the slow cooker or pressure cooker pot.
  • Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, then pour in the chicken broth.
  • Seal the lid and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Optional: Broil for 5 to 7 minutes after cooking for crispy skin.
  • Slice and serve hot while fresh.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly overnight in the seasoning. Use broiler, oven grill, or hot skillet to crisp up the skin. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen.