This Man's Cook Braised Pork Belly with Soy Sauce

• thick pork belly 600g
• parsley salad 150g
• vinegar 3 tablespoons
• sugar 1 tablespoon (for parsley salad)
• salt 0.5 teaspoon
• freshly grated apple juice 5 tablespoons
• premium soy sauce 5 tablespoons
• sugar 1 tablespoon (for braising)
• corn syrup 3 tablespoons
• thinly sliced ginger 5g
• a pinch of whole peppercorns
• thinly sliced garlic 4 cloves
• chopped dried chili pepper 2 pieces
• mirin 3 tablespoons

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Avoid thin cuts of pork belly—they tend to become tough and overly salty during cooking. Always use thick, high-quality belly or loin cuts.
• Adding fresh apple juice to the braising sauce tenderizes the meat, eliminates any off-flavors, and adds a natural sweetness.
• Do not over-reduce the sauce—stop cooking once the sauce reaches a thick, sticky consistency to avoid excessive saltiness or burning.