Easy braised pork recipe

Step 1

Cut the pork belly into strips about 5 centimetres wide and place them in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer, then skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Add the salt, sugar, soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, onion and ginger and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Allow to cool in the liquid to room temperature, then remove the pork from the liquid and chill in the fridge. I like the pork belly to have a little resistance, but if you prefer it more tender, simmer for 1½ hours instead of 1 hour.