What makes pork belly so irresistible? There is a certain quality to this cut of meat that allows it to work well with a variety of cooking methods and seasonings. That could be due to the natural saltiness, which isn’t too strong. But his X-Factor could also be the wealth of…
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Published: 05/15/23
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What makes pork belly so irresistible? There is a certain quality to this cut of meat that allows it to work well with a variety of cooking methods and seasonings. That could be due to the natural saltiness, which isn’t too strong. The X factor could also be the richness of the meat due to the nice blend of fats. I’m sure that blending with the right umami flavors can make the taste even more spectacular. That’s why we have this Peppered Pork Belly recipe!
If you’re a chef just starting to find your feet in the kitchen, this could be a great dish to try. This is because the steps are simple and quite quick. You’ll be using different ingredients, but putting it together primarily involves searing. And the ingredients for it are very popular, such as soy sauce, peppers and garlic. You probably don’t have to worry about getting hold of the items on our recipe list.
But before we begin, I just want to show you a few of the many ways you can work with your pork belly in case you end up with some extra leftovers.
Other ways to cook pork belly
Roasted Pork Belly
A firm favorite at many Pinoy parties, roast pork belly, better known as lechon liempo, is definitely a dish worth learning. I love the quality of this homemade dish as it eats perfectly hot and crispy – straight out of the oven! That’s right – you can easily make this without charcoal. My recipe here is a pretty easy way to make the classic liempo while still retaining the great flavor you want in your pork belly.
Pork Belly Sinigang Sa Sampaloc
If you want to go the healthier route, there’s always the Sinigang Sa Sampaloc pork belly. Find all the nutrients in one bowl, from taro root to gabi to kangkong. And it helps to have the extra protein from our meaty pork belly. Another great benefit of Sinigang is its ease of manufacture. It can be quite time-consuming, but the process basically consists of combining these ingredients in a saucepan and then letting them cook. What you need to be especially mindful of is the time when cooking the different components to make sure you don’t overcook them.
Pork belly asado
Similar to our main recipe, this pork belly asado uses a rich, hearty sauce. They’re actually quite similar in that they both have that characteristic saltiness that we get from soy sauce. However, if you prefer your dishes sweet, this asado recipe might be for you. Brown sugar really brings out the flavor of this dish, while banana ketchup is a perfect addition for some acidity.
That’s enough talk about pork belly. Let’s finally try to cook with it!
How to cook pork belly with pepper
Fry onion and garlic
Take 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and pour it into a saucepan. apply heat. Once the oil is hot, you can add 1 chopped onion and 4 cloves of crushed garlic. These two simple ingredients can do wonders when it comes to adding some flavor to your dish.
If your onion is soft, you should add 2 pounds. from pork belly. Fry this together with the remaining ingredients in the pot. Keep doing this until the outside of the pork turns a light brown color.
Of course, we still need the help of other spices to make the pork taste really irresistible. Simply add 1 tablespoon of Knorr Liquid Seasoning, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 cups of water to the pan. Let it boil and then put the lid on it. Turn the heat down to low and let it cook until the pork is perfectly tender. If the mixture starts to dry, feel free to add more water. After that we can also add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper and 1 orange pepper. Continue cooking for 3 minutes.
Let the sauce thicken
In a separate container, combine 1½ teaspoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix these together well and then add the mixture to the saucepan. Then, when your sauce is nice and thick, all you have to do is sprinkle some salt and ground black pepper on top. Add as much as you like.
And you’re ready to go with a really flavorful Umami Pepper Pork Belly! I hope you enjoyed making this dish. Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions about this recipe by leaving a comment below
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Recipe for pork belly with pepper
Pork stew with peppers and garlic java rice
instructions
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Heat cooking oil in a saucepan.
3 tablespoons cooking oil
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Fry onion and garlic.
1 onion, 4 cloves of garlic
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Add pork belly once onion is soft. Continue sautéing until the outside of the pork turns light brown.
2 lbs. pork belly
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Add Knorr Liquid Seasoning, oyster sauce, soy sauce and water. let it cook Cover the pot. Set the heat to a low level. Cook until the pork becomes tender. Note: Add water as needed.
1 tablespoon Knorr Liquid Seasoning, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 cups of water
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Add the sugar and add all the peppers to the pot. Let cook for 3 minutes.
1 red pepper, 1 orange pepper, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 green pepper
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Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water. stir. Pour the mixture into the pot.
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
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Once the sauce has thickened, season your dish with salt and ground black pepper.
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Put on a serving plate. Serve with rice. Share and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 1059kcal (53%) Carbohydrates: 9G (3%) Protein: 20G (40%) Fat: 105G (162%) Saturated Fatty Acids: 36G (180%) Polyunsaturated fat: 13G Monounsaturated fatty acids: 50G trans fats: 0.03G Cholesterol: 131mg (44%) Sodium: 970mg (40%) Potassium: 553mg (16%) Fiber: 2G (8th%) Sugar: 5G (6%) Vitamin A: 1597IU (32%) Vitamin C: 83mg (101%) Calcium: 32mg (3%) Iron: 2mg (11%)