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Dongpo Pork

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Dongpo Pork, featuring succulent pork belly braised in rich aromatics, wine, and soy sauce.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 120 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

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140 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 120m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Dongpo Pork, featuring succulent pork belly braised in rich aromatics, wine, and soy sauce.

A classic Hangzhou pork belly delicacy slow-cooked to perfection with wine, soy, and rock sugar.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1000 g pork belly (cut into large square blocks)

Aromatics

6 stalks scallions (cut into long sections)
50 g ginger (thickly sliced)

Sauce

1 cup Shaoxing wine
1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
50 g rock sugar

Equipment

Clay pot or Dutch oven Essential for traditional braising
Steaming rack Optional for the final stage
Tongs For safe handling of pork blocks

Instructions

Blanch the pork belly blocks in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities, then rinse with warm water and drain.
Line the bottom of a clay pot or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven with the thick ginger slices and scallion sections.
Place the blanched pork belly blocks skin-side down over the aromatics.
Pour in the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce, then add the rock sugar on top.
Bring to a boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, and braise for about 1.5 hours.
Flip the pork belly pieces skin-side up and steam or simmer for another 30 minutes until the meat is exceptionally tender and the sauce is glossy and thick.
30 min

Nutrition

Calories 520

Protein 18g

Carbs 12g

Fat 48g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 10g

Sodium 680mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 120 min

Total 140 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 6.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An absolute masterpiece of Chinese comfort food, offering an incredible balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic notes.

Pros

Melt-in-your-mouth texture
Rich and complex flavor
Classic presentation

Cons

High fat content
Requires careful attention during simmering

Overview

A classic Hangzhou pork belly delicacy slow-cooked to perfection with wine, soy, and rock sugar.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Dongpo Pork, featuring succulent pork belly braised in rich aromatics, wine, and soy sauce.

Tips

Choose a pork belly with an even ratio of fat to lean meat for the best texture
Simmer on very low heat to ensure the pork becomes tender without breaking apart
Serve hot alongside steamed white rice and blanched green vegetables to balance the richness