Pepper Pork Belly Recipes

Pepper Pork Belly is a savory and decadent meal that features pork belly as the main component. It is famous for its rich, savory, and somewhat spicy flavor, which is mostly due to the extensive use of ground black pepper in the recipe. This dish is popular in many culinary cultures, including Asian and Western. Pepper Pork Belly is a favorite among people who prefer rich and sumptuous meat meals with a hint of spiciness due to the mix of luscious pork belly and the powerful, fragrant taste of black pepper.

If you're a new cook learning your way around the kitchen, this may be a nice recipe to attempt. That's because the steps are straightforward and quick. You'll use a range of ingredients, but the majority of them will be sautéed. And the ingredients are well-known, such as soy sauce, bell peppers, and garlic. It is unlikely that you will have difficulty obtaining the ingredients on our recipe list. 

Pepper Pork Belly Cooking Instructions

1. Onion and Garlic Sauté

Fill a frying saucepan halfway with 3 teaspoons of cooking oil. Turn on the heat. After the oil has heated, add 1 chopped onion and 4 smashed garlic cloves. These two basic items may do wonders for adding flavor to your food.

2. Preparing the Pork Belly

When your onion has softened, add 2 pounds of butter. of pork belly. In the saucepan, sauté this with the rest of your ingredients. Continue until the pork's exterior gets a light brown hue.

3. Pork Tenderization

Of course, more spices will be required to make the pork truly appealing. Simply combine 1 tablespoon Knorr Liquid Seasoning, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 3 teaspoons soy sauce, and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Allow this to come to a boil before covering it. Reduce the heat to low and leave everything to simmer until the meat is wonderfully tender. Feel free to add extra water if the mixture becomes too dry. Following that, we may add 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 orange bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.

4. Allowing The Sauce to Thicken

In a separate container, combine 12 teaspoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly before adding them to the cooking saucepan. When your sauce has thickened, all that remains is to season with salt and powdered black pepper. Fill in the blanks with whatever you choose.

And you're ready to go with a wonderfully tasty, umami Pepper Pork Belly! I hope you liked making this dish. Please leave a comment below if you have any recommendations or questions regarding this dish.

Here's a basic recipe for making Pepper Pork Belly:

Ingredients:

- 1 pound (450g) pork belly, thinly sliced into strips or cubes

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 1 onion, thinly sliced

- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced

- 2-3 tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed (adjust to taste)

- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- Salt to taste

- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)

- Steamed rice for serving

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Pork:

   - Combine the sliced pork belly, garlic, ginger, crushed black peppercorns, oyster sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), sugar, and a sprinkle of salt in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and let aside for 15-20 minutes to marinate.

2. Heat Oil and Sauté Aromatics:

   - Heat the vegetable oil in a big pan or wok over high heat. Stir in the thinly sliced onion and red bell pepper (if using) for a minute or two, or until they begin to soften.

3. Cook the Pork:

   - In the skillet or wok, add the marinated pork. Spread everything out evenly so that it can sear and caramelize.

   - Allow the pork to simmer for about 2-3 minutes on one side before stirring. Stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is thoroughly cooked and well browned.

4. Add Sauce:

   - Pour in any residual marinade sauce from the bowl after the pork is cooked through. Stir everything together and heat for another minute or two, until the sauce thickens somewhat.

5. Adjust Seasoning:

   - Taste the Pepper Pork Belly and season with salt or more black pepper as desired. Keep in mind that the black pepper gives the meal its unique spiciness, which you may modify to your liking.

6. Serve:

   - Remove the skillet or wok from the heat once the pork is cooked to your taste and the sauce has thickened.

   - If preferred, garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.

   - Serve the Pepper Pork Belly over steamed rice while it's still hot.

   - Enjoy your homemade Pepper Pork Belly!