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Hunan Chinese · China

Smoked Paprika Kick Hunan Braised Pork Belly

Adds a subtle smokiness with a gentle heat to enhance the dish's depth.

122 minutes4 servings
Smoked Paprika Kick Hunan Braised Pork Belly
Photo: FotoosVanRobin Photostream · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Place pork belly in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon. Simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Mix smoked paprika into the soy sauce before adding to the pot during preparation.
  4. Meanwhile, boil eggs for 10 minutes, then cool and peel.
  5. Add peeled eggs to the pot. Cook for 20 minutes more. Remove and slice pork belly.
  6. Serve with the sauce and eggs.
  7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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