Finished dish photo of Coke Braised Pork Belly - Super Easy and Delicious with Coke Instead of Caramelized Sugar

Coke Braised Pork Belly - Super Easy and Delicious with Coke Instead of Caramelized Sugar

Made by my son using Coke No blanching No caramelizing sugar Easy to make With vibrant color and exceptional taste Not inferior to traditional braised pork belly

Ingredients

Pork Belly500g
Coke200-300ml
Dark Soy Sauce1 tablespoon
Cooking Wine2 tablespoons
Light Soy Sauce2 tablespoons
Ginger2 slices
Spice Mix or 2 Star Anise1 tablespoon
Sesame or Chopped Green Onion for Garnishto taste
SaltAdjust to taste

Steps

1

Clean the pork belly and drain, slice two pieces of ginger.

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2

Prepare the sauce: 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, a small spoonful of spice mix, or use two star anise if unavailable. Pour in about half a bowl of Coke; if using a can, roughly half a can.

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3

Heat the pan and add some oil, add ginger slices, then stir-fry the pork belly until it changes color, and pour in the sauce.

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4

Mix well, then simmer on low heat for half an hour. Use chopsticks to poke the lean meat; if it pierces through, it's done. Open the lid and reduce the sauce over high heat. Taste for saltiness, and add a bit of salt if necessary.

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5

Dish out and plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish. It's sweet, fragrant, and not greasy.

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