How to Make Insanely Easy Sticky Pork Belly

This is food heaven, crispy fried pork belly with tender melt in the mouth meat, smothered in an unctuous sticky sweet glaze with a hint of chilli to balance out the flavours. This has got to be one of my favourite Chinese dishes and I don’t think there are many better ways to cook and eat pork belly. It can be served on cocktail sticks as party food, the star of it’s own burger, or a more formal dinner served on a bed of pillowy soft jasmine rice with a side of healthy pak choi.
Ingredients needed:
For the Sticky Pork:
500g Pork Belly Strips (rind removed)
1tbsp Vegetable Oil
3Tbs Soy Sauce
2Tbsp Honey
1Tbsp Brown Sugar
Thumb of Ginger, minced
1 Red Chilli, finely sliced (substitute with a few red pepper flakes for less heat)
For the Stock:
1.5Ltr Water
1 Vegetable or Chicken Stock Cube
3-4 Slices of Fresh Ginger
2-3 Garlic Cloves
2-3 Spring Onions, Roughly Chopped
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[@pressthejkey]

Made this tonight. I used chicken broth and added about 3/4tbsp of oyster sauce to the glaze and reduced it until it was so sticky there was nothing left to reduce. My girlfriend (from china) said she almost cried because she thought she would never get to have this dish in America. Amazing

[@cantcook2274]

Sounds amazing, great job! 👍👌💪

[@ocnblizzard4764]

Thanks for the suggestion. This recipe made me look like WOK with Yan..."

[@peacemaker5609]

Thank you for this wonderful recipe. My family loved it.

[@shazelroz]

I ❤️ pork belly and rice

[@cantcook2274]

Me too, it's such an amazing, but naughty combo 😄

[@aav2364]

This one of the best recipes i have seen making pork belly. Thanks

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching. Glad you liked it 👍😊🙏

[@theresebaghdadlian1219]

I scrolled down and watched different pork belly recipes to choose from, but when I came across this one, I knew right away the manner he made it, the ingredients used and professional performance made all the difference. 👍

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much for your kind words Therese and glad you liked and found the video useful 🥰

[@russbarker2727]

Hi from New Zealand. This recipe sounds a lot like General Tsu's chicken. And I absolutely love it! Thank you Sir..

[@cantcook2274]

Yes, it is quite similar; a lot of these type of dishes including Mongolian beef/chicken have the same base ingredients; but all so yummy 😁 Thank you for watching and glad it was a hit 👍

[@DontTalkShitAboutTotal]

Absolutely lush! Warning to anyone else, definitely dry the pork as much as possible before frying 😂 I had bits of pork flying round the kitchen

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. Yes, very good advice; I have been hit by the odd piece of tomahawk pork and oil and it hurts, lol. I try to cover the pan using an oil splatter screen which does minimise 👌

[@celticgirl8882]

This definitely looks easy, I’m cooking it for tea tonight

[@cantcook2274]

It really is. The only tricky is being careful not to get splattered by hot oil and spitting fat during the frying stage 👍

[@user-jq7or5ic2o]

Thanks for this recipe. My family loved it. Although I stretched the glaze to a sauce with a little extra stick and a cornstarch slurry. Congratulations on an excellent dish!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your kind comments and having a sauce sounds delish 👌

[@americagalo9583]

I just did it today. My husband was pretty impressed 😊😊 thank you so much! It was very easy to follow and the video was not long and I live for that.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much and very happy that your husband was impressed, good job 👍

[@rhystan8254]

I just had to come back and comment. Made this today and everyone just loved it. Also I looked at the pan and that sticky sauce and thought I would never get it clean but it just washed away. Thankyou for a super recipe.....a little time consuming but so worth it. 👏👏👏

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comments. I'm glad it was such a hit with everyone. Yes it looks like a sticky mess, but hot water and it melts away easily, luckily, haha

[@thelmacgrandguzman56]

What a great and easy to follow the instruction. This is soo good I love the way it turns out, thank you.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your lovely comment and so happy you liked it 👍

[@carmelrose6327]

Looks fabulous 👌 ❤

[@tomevans8946]

I've done this twice now. Worked perfectly each time. It was a big hit cheers for this one.

[@cantcook2274]

Hey Tom, so glad it worked well for you. I sometimes serve them in bao buns with fresh coriander and some more fresh red chilli and spring onion 👌

[@tomevans8946]

@@cantcook2274 yeah that sounds great too.

[@sleepyanna8188]

Made this today and was such a hit! Thank you for posting

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much and glad it was a hit 👍

[@eileenohanlon5614]

Thank you so much for this amazing recipe and all the very useful tips you are such a good teacher and chef. 🥰

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I do need to find the time to continue creating videos to help and share with everyone, but not easy. Thanks for watching though and I'm very happy that the recipe was a hit 👍

[@brentonwildenberg8126]

I just cooked this today and can I just say, wow! It's tastes amazing.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much and glad it worked out well 👍

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

I have done this 4 or 5 times and again tonight. 1st, its absolutely amazing! 2nd if you screw this up, you don't need to be cooking!!!!!!!!!! Love this one man!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your kind comment. It's one of our favourites; never seems to be enough pork as we fight over it 🤣

[@danschanone]

That is a cool idea. Thank you for DBE recipe 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much and you're welcome 😊 👍😎

[@marinakruger519]

Tried this today. Came out delicious 😍 Thank you 😊

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for giving it a try and your feedback; glad it was a hit 👍

[@ZerosterGuides]

This is very well done, I'm not a cook but I frequently make guides, and this is really high quality. Liked, commented for the algorithm, and definitely making this tonight.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for the kind comments and support! 👍👍👍 Let me know how it goes and any questions please 😊👌

[@ZerosterGuides]

@@cantcook2274 hey, I have made this a few times now, Pretty much it has become one of my favourite things to make with porkbelly. Been checking back for new videos as well every now and again.

[@cantcook2274]

@@ZerosterGuides thank you very much! Unfortunately, I've been too busy with work and things in life, so really struggling to find time 😔 hopefully soon my friend!

[@pamcoleman8213]

And I subscribed instantly

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@chimaka]

Looks delicious...Gonna try this out tomorrow!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. Let me know how it turns out, or if you have any questions 👍

[@LemonPuf]

Thank you. Just made this with sticky rice. It was to die for 😋

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching and your kind comments 😊 👍

[@LemonPuf]

@@cantcook2274 it’s great to come across easy and easy recipes with great instructions 😃

[@RuthBBrown]

You made it look easy. Thank you

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. After making it a few times, it does become a little easier 😁

[@veronical3135]

Just made it for dinner, my husband and I love it. 👍

[@cantcook2274]

Wicked, glad you guys enjoyed it and good job 👌👍

[@megoj5179]

Amazing 🤩 and looking sooo yummy 😋 A must try

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. It's definitely one of my favourite dishes; not the healthiest, but by far one of the tastiest 🤣🤭😎 Let me know how you get on and if any questions 👍

[@lemonylife]

Tried it tonight for dinner and it came out great, even for a not-so-good “cook” like myself. Thank you!

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome. I''m so glad it worked out great for you, good job 👍. I do think we are all our own best cook, as you know what you personally like and don't like, so you can add or change a recipe to perfection 👌

[@neelsdebruyn8914]

Thank you so much Iade it now for my family and we all loved it.

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and glad it was a hit 👍

[@izharrosado324]

Love your content and recipe thank you.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much Izhar 👍 💓 🙏

[@lemoniejams2463]

Just tried it now! IT IS INDEED DELICIOUS!🤤🍽️

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you very much and glad it turned out well 👍

[@CarmenGarcia-bu3so]

With jasmine white rice and bok choy in the side uhmmm.. delicious

[@cantcook2274]

Definitely a great combo 👌

[@thatdudekyle5690]

Well done mate! My mouth is watering!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 👍👌

[@queenoflife6641]

finally a recipe without cooking wine 😭😭

[@cantcook2274]

Yes, it's not really needed for this dish 😁

[@queenoflife6641]

@@cantcook2274 i was looking for pork recipes, specially belly pork. But all those braised belly pork include cooking wine which i don't have in my pantry. But your recipe just save my money and give me something new to try. Thank you so much

[@cantcook2274]

@@queenoflife6641 I think the wine is to remove the pork smell, but yes its fine without. Thanks for giving this a try and glad it was helpful 👍

[@queenoflife6641]

​@@cantcook2274 hello! today i made this beautiful sticky pork recipe and it turns out so delicious. it was my first time trying this and it was really good. thank you so much for this recipe again

[@cantcook2274]

@@queenoflife6641 amazing, so glad you enjoyed it 👍and thanks for watching

[@susie4246]

Yum

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 😊

[@alanfarrar8399]

Easy to follow recipe Easy to cook and bloody beautiful to eat 😋😋

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much 😋😁👍

[@groundbreakerexplore]

I like this recipe, thanks for the video.

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching 👍

[@redfog42]

Looks lush! 👍🏻

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 😊

[@twistedrootfarm]

This!!!! This right here!!!!!!!

[@cantcook2274]

Haha, thanks mate! It's defo a banger, this one - not great for the calories, but who cares when it tastes so good 😋

[@HoswasDirtyKitchen]

Awesome 🤤

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 👍

[@oldgreen16884]

Excellent

[@cantcook2274]

Thanks Roberto 👍

[@pinkpolice266]

Just made it and its so good

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your kind words and comment; and glad it was a hit 👍

[@lizonie7]

Can’t wait to make this

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. Fingers crossed you enjoy it. Please let me know if you have any questions

[@carmengarcia3722]

I’m trying this now. Look delicious

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you and let me know how it turns out plsn👍👌💪

[@carmengarcia3722]

@@cantcook2274 this came so delicious my husband didn’t stop eating it with white rice

[@pamcoleman8213]

Looks absolutely 💯 delicious, I was looking for a recipe for pork belly guess what? I found your recipe I didn't have to look any further thank you for such a lovely and simple dish.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your lovely comment and I'm glad the recipe was a hit 👍

[@OpinionatedMonk]

From one Jason to another, thanks, this looks really good. I like your tips about boiling the pork first in stock and papering the fat off whilst frying. Can't wait to try this. Got some pork belly defrosting right now - wish me luck tomorrow! I like oyster sauce, I'm going to try a mix of oyster and soy for the sticky sauce though.

[@cantcook2274]

Thanks Jason, from Jason 👌👍 The longer the pork is boiled, the softer it will become and meltier in the mouth after frying. Let me know how it goes tomorrow 👍

[@OpinionatedMonk]

@@cantcook2274 I've already got the stock ready! Lol I'll keep you posted fella - in the meantime I think I'll be checking your other videos out. Down the rabbit hole we go.....

[@cantcook2274]

@@OpinionatedMonk Thank you. I'd love to have more videos and content, but having a 2nd baby put a stop to that. Who knows, hopefully I can find the time to kick-start it all again 🤞

[@subatomiczero]

Thank you for the recipe! I was a little intimidated at first because It requires a bit of prep but it came out perfect. I have also been practicing my kitchen knife skills and they came in handy for this.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you and glad you gave it a try and happy with the result 👍

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

I've made this twice now......deeelish! This Sunday I have company coming for supper. Guess what's on the menu? 👍😉

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for watching and making the dish; and glad its such a hit. I sometimes serve it as an appetiser, individual pieces on Cocktail sticks like party food. But when it's just me, I gorge on a plate of it with a mound of rice 😋😁🤭

[@GreenGrasshoppa]

FYI.....Dinner was a complete success! 2 people wanted the recipe and I sent them here. 👍

[@cantcook2274]

@@GreenGrasshoppa Amazing, thank you so much and so glad people love your cooking, great job 👍👌

[@markhodgkin67]

Made today very good 👍

[@cantcook2274]

Glad it was a hit 💪👍👌

[@carolyntearne8962]

looks tasty

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you Carolyn 😊

[@gueromundo]

Thank you for making this video!! 你的声音好可爱哦！

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome, glad you liked it and thank you for watching and your kind comment 👍

[@billybacus5714]

Wow looks super yummy, chef billy from the Phil.

[@cantcook2274]

Thanks Billy 👍

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

😍..yumm..🎉🎉🎉

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 😊

[@azavy]

Wow tried this recipe with some pork belly I forgot I bought and didn't know what to make with it. Saw this recipe as I had all the ingredients and it turned out AMAZING! I did however add a clove of minced garlic to the sticky sauce for personal preference. This recipe is super easy, quick and delicious! 😋

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you! Ooh yes some Garlic would definitely help lift the sauce 👌

[@azavy]

@Can't Cook?! thank you so much for this recipe! First time I actually did pork belly right because of your recipe 😋

[@cantcook2274]

@ArchAngelMicheal you're very welcome, thanks again for watching and glad it was such a hit 👍👌

[@mabeloden5304]

I made this today for my son's birthday. I added a star anise to the broth...in the sauce I added a bit of 5 spice, minced garlic, and sesame oil in place of the vegetable oil. Loved how easy is was to make and truly wonderful flavor. Thank you for recipe.

[@cantcook2274]

Ooh, yes Sesame oil and garlic would add a lovely flavour, good addition. Thank you for your kind comments and glad that it was a hit; particularly for your sons bday 🎂 🥳 😊

[@Exoticnewschannel]

Nice recipe,❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 😊

[@darrenpereira3802]

I tried this.. and it was amazing.. to the broth i also added bayleaf, pepper and rosemary

[@cantcook2274]

Lovely additions; good shout 👍

[@danishpastry2885]

That’s a definite next cooking adventure…lovely & simple. Thanks for posting 👍

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 👍

[@MaNkYmInX]

Was looking for a sticky pork recipe and found yours. I like how easy it is and simple to follow. Making rice to go with it. Btw, do you not post any more cooking videos??

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your kind comments. Unfortunately, I struggle to find the time with full time work and 2 children, so I've had to put this on pause. But I'm glad people are watching and that my videos are helping people learn to cook, just as I am always learning too 🙏👍💪🥰

[@MaNkYmInX]

@@cantcook2274 Understand. Hope you come back soon with more awesome recipes.👍

[@Kingtrollface259]

I'm going try my own version of this ,cooked belly pork glazed in honey then wrapped in smoked streaky bacon ,once cooked cut in to cubes and serve on home made egg fried rice

[@cantcook2274]

Sounds nice, not one for those on calorie counting though, haha

[@MsMosi2010]

Delish!!!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 😊

[@Jim-ze9ee]

Too sweet for me

[@tileyahjudkins22]

Thanks Jason

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting 👍

[@tayevelyn3372]

A super tasty dish!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you 😊

[@SinglemotherABROAD]

Very yum sharing,godbless new subscriber

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you so much 👍

[@ionelafmititelu1118]

I'm making this tonight! 😁 I will come back with an update! Update: Cooked this, Very yummy recipe. 😋 and very easy. 💙

[@cantcook2274]

Ooh, yes please - would love to know how it turns out. Yummy 😋 👌😊

[@ionelafmititelu1118]

@@cantcook2274 I just had to skip the chilli 🌶 , I can't handle spicy food. 😁 But it was really good. My bf loves it.

[@cantcook2274]

@@ionelafmititelu1118 to be honest I do the same when I make it for my 5yr old, but it's still lovely. It's definitely nicer with a tiny amount of chilli, as the heat balances the sweetness. But with or without is still yummy 😋

[@groundbreakerexplore]

Mouthwatering sweet sticky pork belly.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. Its calorific but taste sooooo good, who cares 🤣😜

[@groundbreakerexplore]

@@cantcook2274 Thank you friend. It was our dinner just now. Keep safe.

[@cantcook2274]

Haha, amazing! Thanks for your watching and your feedback - and you too 👍

[@theladywispa]

I made this and forgot the chicken broth. And it still turned about absolutely delicious.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you and so glad it turned out delicious; great job 👍

[@meliamedaverman3558]

Yes I can't cook 🤣 I suscribe and here to learn! 😊 I'll save this video for my next pork belly meal. I don't have all the stuff I need for this meal except the pork belly.

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you. Please let me know if you have any questions :) We are all still learning and improving 👍

[@clivejones1012]

After all the work and cooking time that went in to cooking the pork, the broth should be reduced and frozen then used for another batch or perhaps some ramen. End result looked fabulous, now I just need an excuse for a party.

[@cantcook2274]

Great idea 👌

[@Vilendank]

okay, I now have 4.5 litres of leftover broth, what do I do with that? seems delicious as is and I've heard ramen recommended but do you have a follow-up for the broth?

[@cantcook2274]

So I usually decant some of the broth and freeze it. Another option is to use it for any cooking for the next few days as a substitute for water eg pasta, cooking veggies, making any sauce etc. My go-to though is usually to warm up the broth, add some chicken powder (typically contains msg) and then serve as a side-soup garnished with fresh sliced spring onions; to help cleanse from the rich pork flavours. We are a family of 4, so that is easily 4 small bowls of broth 😁

[@wackeyhorizon]

Going to try this over the weekend, do you think I could do the first step in a pressure cooker for 20mins?

[@cantcook2274]

I haven't tried it in a pressure cooker, but I think 20mins should be OK. I would check on the pork after 20mins to see if it is nice and soft; the idea is to both pre-cook the pork and to get it nice and soft ready for frying stage, so you don't want it to be falling apart from over cooking in the pressure cooker. Let me know how you get on mate 👍

[@wackeyhorizon]

@@cantcook2274 worked out beautifully! Might try 25mins next time just to get the pork a little more tender. Thanks for the recipe!

[@cantcook2274]

@Josh you're welcome. Yeah, see how the pork is after a little more time; it does vary, but when done right, it's literally melt in the mouth with a crispy exterior 👌

[@richardpathy-barker1175]

Worked a treat - particularly with Sesame Oil, well done. For double the qty, accompanied it with 1/4 Scotch `Bonnet chilli together with grated ginger in white wine vinegar (smokin'!), grated cabbage and grated carrots. The 3/4 Scotch Bonnet went into the sticky sauce (mmmmmm).

[@cantcook2274]

Thanks Richard, glad it was a hit. Ooh, yes a bit of scotch bonnet would defo bring it to life 👌

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Nice.

[@rhystan8254]

Can I make these one day and then reheat the next? What do you suggest please?

[@cantcook2274]

I have tried before but I find the pork tends to dry out in the fridge and so more chewy than desired and shrinks when recooked

[@jodybigfoot]

Hey dude great video. If you wanna do slow mo, try and use a higher frame rate in the future ;)

[@cantcook2274]

Ah, thanks for the tip. Yeah, it looked a little fuzzy and with zooming in, it definitely didn't help 🤭

[@jodybigfoot]

@@cantcook2274 np thanks for the recipe about to eat it now and the taster teste was bang on

[@cantcook2274]

@@jodybigfoot wicked, glad it was a hit and thanks again for watching 👍

[@hodgie9881]

can i use ginger puree?

[@cantcook2274]

I haven't tried, but I think it should be ok 👍

[@ajconstantine3593]

Try dredging that swine in cornstarch before goin in the frying pan-way nicer, fluffy/crispier texture. 🤔 🤷‍♂️✌️

[@arriesone1]

Can I ask which soya sauce is it? ….light or dark - or maybe a combination?

[@cantcook2274]

Sure, I normally use light soy sauce (preferably the kikkoman lower sodium one). Dark soy would be a little too strong in taste and not as salty. You can try it with both and see which you prefer though 👍

[@tinashemkandla97]

Can I use white sugar instead of brown?

[@cantcook2274]

Yes you can, it just might not have as nice a caramel taste finish, as personally I prefer the flavour from brown

[@mereisinabure8508]

❤❤❤😍😍😍😋😋😋🇫🇯

[@Julie-uo3ml]

Can i cook it first and then refridgerate it to bake the next day?

[@cantcook2274]

I've never tried that; the difficult would be reheating the meat to get it hot enough before then frying it, then adding the sauce. I sometimes have leftovers which I heat up in the microwave which isn't too bad, but the meat will shrink as it has already lost quite a bit of moisture

[@wolfieangie]

can i cook this without ginger?

[@cantcook2274]

You can leave the ginger out; I wouldn't say it's critical. It just helps balance out the sweetness in the sauce.

[@southpacificmystic1454]

what did you do with the pork stock?

[@cantcook2274]

You can save it to make all sorts, like congee, casseroles, soup base for noodles etc. Just skim off the fat once it has cooled down and solidified

[@lemagreengreen]

@@cantcook2274 I think I'd use it to cook rice! bad idea?

[@cantcook2274]

@@lemagreengreen ooh, give it a try and please let me know how it works out. I imagine, as long as the broth is skimmed and clear, it's no different than using stock left from the chicken when making Hainanese Chicken; except maybe better as pork yields a much sweeter flavour 👍

[@lemagreengreen]

@@cantcook2274 Worked great, making it again this week and just serving the stock as a sort of soup :)

[@cantcook2274]

@@lemagreengreen ooh, I didn't even think of that. Throw in some sliced spring onions, maybe some shichimi togarashi powder and awesome soup as a side much like in most of Asia 👍👌

[@darranbeal5947]

Would it be easier if you fried the fat on the belly slices before cubing them?

[@cantcook2274]

It would be easier to fry the sides, but you'd have less surface area that is crispy once you then cube them; and it might be more difficult to fry the top of the fat. But yes, it might help and make it easier overall 👍

[@kevinmulligan9055]

ok thats me off to the supermarket enough allready

[@cantcook2274]

Haha, me too mate. Buy more than you need and make extra, cos we always end up fighting over it, even my 5yr old 😂😁

[@alexlewis8468]

Using a spoon on the ginger? Why not just use a peeler??? Trying this recipe now! Wish me luck! Thanks for the vid!

[@cantcook2274]

Haha, spoon can contour around the ginger easier, but yeah a peeler is a good shout :) No worries, I'm sure you'll nail it, let me know how it turns out 👍

[@alexlewis8468]

@@cantcook2274 Not the greatest - user error! I think something caught at the last minute and poisoned the dish. It went all bitter. Up to that point it was great - would definitely try it again.

[@cantcook2274]

@@alexlewis8468 oh no, sorry to hear that! maybe the sugar burnt near the end? Easily done, as there isn't much liquid to reduce, so maybe a lower flame and constant stirring and removing from the heat every few seconds to avoid it catching

[@horserider9578]

Where does it say how long you boiled pork for.

[@cantcook2274]

I personally slow simmer it for 1h30m to get it nice and soft

[@ntximsiabchannel9435]

🔔🔔🔔🤝

[@jhannajorgaedomingo8472]

I dont have vagetable cube :(((

[@cantcook2274]

Dont worry, you can make without it. Or if you have chicken stock maybe add that. The pork itself had flavour.

[@jhannajorgaedomingo8472]

@@cantcook2274 YEY! Thanks for this! Will try this tomorrow 🥰

[@cantcook2274]

You're welcome, let me know how it turns out and if you have any questions 👍

[@stuartcook8823]

Light or dark soy?

[@cantcook2274]

Dark

[@stuartcook8823]

@@cantcook2274 cheers bud.

[@tayevelyn3372]

Ur belly,win al de res!

[@cantcook2274]

Thank you for your kind words 👌👍😊

[@jessquinn719]

Why without the rind, please?

[@cantcook2274]

The rind is tough and won't break down during the braising stage. Therefore you won't get the melt in the mouth fat texture when eating the finished product

[@AngelSuicide11]

Can you add corn starch?

[@cantcook2274]

You can, but it's not necessary as there isn't much liquid to reduce down, plus the sugars in the sauce very quickly caramelise to thicken the sauce

[@AngelSuicide11]

@@cantcook2274 thank you so much! I was wondering is it possible not to add sweetener? As my husband is not very fond of that. Any replacement?

[@cantcook2274]

@@AngelSuicide11 It won't quite be the same without any sugar, as this is what causes the sauce to really thicken and caramelise. If you want to avoid adding any sugar, then maybe use only honey and use a tiny bit of cornflour to thicken? The flavours should be a mix of chilli and then mellowed by the sweetness.

[@AngelSuicide11]

@@cantcook2274 how much corn starch shall i add?

[@cantcook2274]

@@AngelSuicide11 it depends how much sauce and how thick you like it. When I make it, there isn't much sauce at all, instead you're aiming to coat each piece of meat with a glaze. It's dry enough that you can put it on a cocktail stick to serve as an appetizer

[@Warstory0126]

Phrasing

[@berchyzgb4423]

If someone made this, is the pork actually sweet? This looks incredible, but I can't imagine eating sweet pork 😬

[@cantcook2274]

It is sweet, but also savoury and if you add fresh chilli slice, it cuts through the sweetness perfectly; so lots of layers of flavour 👍

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

I almost switched off when you said of the "excess" fat to cut it off?! No.

[@cantcook2274]

It's sacrilege, I know, but too much fat isn't great. I leave a good layer, but not inches of the stuff 👍

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

@@cantcook2274 Lol, dude: dietary fat doesn't make you fat, just ask an Eskimo.. Weight gain is all about the carbs. :) Excellent video, nicely shot and edited. Thank you.

[@gsgs829]

No salt

[@cantcook2274]

There is plenty of saltiness from the soy sauce. You can add salt though, if you prefer your food on the salty side

[@gsgs829]

@@cantcook2274 thanks a lot.😘

[@eatchiles]

Soaking up the pork fat with a towel seems like a waste of good cooking grease. Perhaps reserve it for later use.

[@natazer]

I tried making pork belly on a keto diet, so sans sugar, and it was absolutely disgusting. I think it really needs sugar or it tastes like the floor of a barnyard.

[@cantcook2274]

Without sugar to balance the heavy saltiness in the sauce, it would definitely taste too strong. Personally, I'd just eat the crispy fried pork as is 👌

[@mirandasworld]

you should keep that delicious fat and add it to the sauce instead of mopping it up with kitchen towel