Super Delicious Braised Pork Belly (Dong Po Rou) CiCi Li

Dong Po Rou (Dongpo pork) is a well known dish from the Jiangsu & Zhejiang provinces. It’s made with pork belly. Half fat, and half lean meat. When you eat it, it’s instantly melt in your mouth, and with a taste of shaoxing wine. According to the legend, this dish is created by Su Dong Po, a Song Dynasty well known writer.
Origins
Legend has it that during Su Dongpo's life of poverty during his banishment to Hangzhou, he improved on the traditional process. He first braised the pork, added huangjiu (yellow wine) to make red-braised pork, then slowly stewed it on low heat. In their scholarly work Chinese Gastronomy, Lin Hsiang Ju and Lin Tsuifeng give the recipe "The Fragrance of Pork: Tungpo Pork", and remark that the "square of fat is named after Su Tungpo, the poet, for unknown reasons. Perhaps it is just because he would have liked it."
Dongpo Pork experienced three phases of popularity, from first appearance to mainstream appreciation. The history of the dish is said to parallel the experiences of Su Dongpo: from Xuzhou, a northern city of Jiangsu province, where Dongpo pork first appeared under the name of Huizeng pork; to Huangzhou, today Huanggang of Hubei province, where Su Dongpo finalized the method and recipe; and, finally, to Hangzhou, where Dongpo pork was officially named and became widely known across China.
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[@CiCiLi]

Welcome everyone from China Uncencored! Thanks for everyone's precious feedback and comments. I'll adjust accordingly next time, and please stay tuned for more delicious Chinese good eats in the future! :)

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you got a sub

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+CiCi Li Loved the collaboration between 2 seemingly unrelated channels :)

[@wikkerman78]

+CiCi Li Cant wait to try this!

[@Ivanical]

+CiCi Li Are there any other suggestible replacement for the shaoxing wine?

[@CiCiLi]

+Ivan Earnhart, this is a really good question. The traditional way of cooking Dong Po Rou requires Shaoxing wine because Shaoxing wine is a regional wine from the Zhejiang and Jiangsu, and also because Dong Po Rou is a regional dish from those areas. But of course, if you can't find it in the US. I think you could replace with rice wine. However, without Shaoxing wine, we wouldn't call it Dong Po Rou. We would simply call it Hong Shao Rou, which is a broader term for any slow cook red roasted pork belly dishes.

[@haitianrefugee8454]

Chris sent me here & now I'm starving. Great collaboration & thank you for teaching me a new way to cook pork belly.

[@richlouie99]

I had this while visiting China for the first time more than 20 years ago. My father was with me and he hadn't been back for 63 years, since emigrating to the United States. His family was from Guangdong Province and we visited his 102 year old sister there first. Then my relatives took us to 5 different cities as far north as Bejing and over to Shanghai and Shenzhen and Xi'an. When we got back, my Dad tried to make this. Three times. 3rd time was the winner. Difficult to make and get it right. I will try this now. Wish my Dad was still alive to try it.

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How am I only just watching this now! Cici! Your adorable! 🤩❤️

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So glad that you visited!

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always good, you show and explain very good to cook

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So glad that you like this recipe! 😀

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Wow, that looks delicious! I’m getting hungry now!!!

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Glad that you like this recipe! ☺️

[@MrNomads]

Cici is so adorable...I love her accent.

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Great to see Chris! wow, such a surprise.

[@KonohaElite14]

Woahhhh 3 hours cooking time! That pork must be so tender!! ah, I need to make this..

[@jytwinsasmr5569]

FYI Braised Pork Belly = 东坡肉 (Dong Po Rou) in Chinese, super yummy 😋 ~

[@joethesimple685]

Watching from the Philippines. I love Chinese foods. 🇵🇭😊❤

[@zoomclass3352]

Super yummy thanks for sharing maam keep safE

[@bovaiveu]

Chris goes wow a lot lol

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bovaiveu he will wow louder when he see her cooking in g string n bra

[@jrregan]

But he also has man grunts to balance the mix.

[@TheCrazyElves]

Yay Chris! So nice to see this collaboration, can't wait to make this! We made your duck recipe and it was super delicious. 😋🦆

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Thank you for your support! Glad you like these recipes! 😊

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Hello CIci! I'm from China Uncensored, Yay! Thank you for giving us your wonderful and gracious delights.

[@Suchabigboi]

Been watching China uncensored for ages. Just got given a large amount of pork belly so I had to search for a recipe. After browsing for a few hours I found this. Mind has been blow.

[@Player_Review]

Unlike Chris' channel, we don't even have to worry about the 50 cent army spamming the comments! Great looking dish.

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+Jeremy Madsen Depends on which 50 cent army you are talking about. Spam spam spam.

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+Jeremy Madsen Don't give them ideas...

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didnt know fiddy had an army xD

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Even lows info China bashers couldn't resist.

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+dumb gal i dont know if your being sarcastic or not so sorry lol. The 50 cent army is a group of people paid 50cents per online post, by the chinese government, spreading chinese communist party propaganda

[@outrageousgamer315]

This dish looks so fabulous I might actually have to do this myself thanks you!

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I just started watching her channel and trust her so much more now that I know she collaborated with China uncensored!

[@CiCiLi]

Welcome to my channel! ☺️

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Amazing, thanks for sharing 💕👌👍

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@jonojjt6]

awww Chris is so out of his element XD

[@ericruthenberg4975]

You made me hungry. I couldn't read the recipe though, very hard to see white letters on light yellow background. Thanks

[@CiCiLi]

+Eric Ruthenberg, Thx for the feedback! BTW, the recipe is also listed on the description box.

[@cutyepie9112]

I cant believe how they make a video without checking all is good . Having white writing on a light back round is really stupid and a waste of a good video. What is wrong with people IDIOTS

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Prophet Muhammad was a HUGE Fan of this one,,,He could not get enough,

[@bunkyd]

Ugh she’s so classy and her dress looks amazing

[@nephildevil]

like a jacuzzi lol must be the first time that guy saw something being boiled

[@stevea3308]

I hoping he got in

[@Seth9809]

I normally don't watch cooking videos, but I will since it's such an exotic dish made with the help of two interesting people. To bad the music makes it hard to hear them at times.... Watching him have no idea what to do as she shows him how is very entertaining.

[@veshiwa]

Chris from China uncensored and America uncovered.i see you

[@ASmit-jn6rw]

Thank you so much. But next time please leave out the piano. Your charm and cooking skills are more than enough.

[@bambino3624]

Loved the video, though would remove the audience laughing stock sounds, feels too forced. Great recipe. The pork is so well prepared i bet even a muslim would deem it clean enough to eat.

[@Xaviphoenix]

The ragtime music that plays throughout is so annoying. Also I think scrape sounds were added in when they were scraping the pork.

[@quynhn.7320]

the people are annoying. It's like remedial cooking show.

[@MultiRabe]

Whoa Chris from China Uncensored...this is too cool!

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

Great 👍 looks so delicious 😋 thank you, have a good day, pork, very good dish, 3hours😲😳

[@CiCiLi]

Hard work pays off at the end 😄

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

@@CiCiLi and hours 😳😲Too

[@Xekuti-i9oh9]

thank you CiCi Li

[@CiCiLi]

You are so welcome 😊

[@bowmanc.7439]

My family recipe states the sugar is added to counter the slight sour taste from the oxidised alcohol(aka vinegar) so you shouldn't be able to tell the sweetness, but the meat cubes(we use much smaller cubes, commonly two small bites size) are coated with a sticky reflective liquid, in fact, on a good day, my grandmother can make sure there is no liquid at the bottom of the bowl/plate, all the liquid are condensed as coating on the meat.

[@bowmanc.7439]

Also, it only takes about 110min if you cut them smaller

[@janevu5024]

Bowman C. Q

[@murraywatson8683]

"IN A STAIIMER?!"-Chris

[@KL-sk7kk]

This dish is the most famous dish of Cantonese people and the creator name is Su Shi, also known as Su Tungpo, was a Chinese writer, poet, painter, calligrapher, pharmacologist, gastronome, and a statesman of the Song dynasty. The name of the dish is Su Tungpo slow cook pork belly. Best dish to eat during winter time especially with white rice :P

[@cameronfoster3314]

Braised pork Uncensored. I like it!

[@CiCiLi]

😊👍👍

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50 Cent army assemble!

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+Daniel Băț YEAAAAH FUCK THIS CIA SPONSORED GUY WOOOOHOOOO

[@MJDHX]

When Cici is done with her vacation the CCP will gladly give her a job. After interrogation of course.

[@arborinfelix]

+Daniel Băț The PLA (Pork Liberation Army) is here :)

[@KCH55]

+mehmet rasim inceoglu :D

[@lennon_richardson]

What is 50 cent army?

[@stianberg5645]

music should be a little lower... nice vid though!

[@BengalsOfRidanos]

+Stian Berg She has loud music on all her videos. She should drop the music.

[@alistertransom5448]

+Ridanos Protectors i agree

[@Rose27Aquino]

wooow looks so yummy..new friend here stay connected thanks

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! I'm glad that you like it! :)

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CiCI Li, you are a doll.

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CIA sent me.

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csis sent me to this video for counter intelligence.

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+Captain Canada The illuminati sent me to make sure it was all going to plan amongst the spy agencies.

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+Aaron Yang Culinary Institute of America?

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Comrade Stalin sent me to send everyone to the gula- I mean glorious tropical seaside hotel.

[@captaincanada299]

for mother Canada

[@BrusselsSouth]

Nice to see Chris in cooking Chinese. At least one thing he likes about China and in a uncensored way. 😂

[@Synnerization]

+Michel Chen I think Chris has said many times that he likes a lot of things about China...just not the CCP.

[@BrusselsSouth]

+Synnerization ok. Does he live in China ? The ccp might arrest him.

[@manuk.e.l7831]

Cici is so sweet!!!

[@HerrSchwaar]

Nice saloonmusic in the background.

[@Ddrenzo]

skilled charming chef and wow that dong po rou looks amazing how have I never seen this in a restaurant before? maybe its the cooking time ... also maybe some Chinese music with the cooking :) .

[@bribart402]

CiCi your vids are awesome. but i sorry and not want to sound mean- but lately u started adding heavier music and background effects that are sometimes distracting and hard to hear you. your videos were entertaining and informative enough before. I don't think u needed to change anything. ;)

[@CiCiLi]

Hey Bri Bart, thanks for always watching my recipes! Your feedback is very valuable to me. I'll do the adjustment. :)

[@hgg3714]

+CiCi Li Damned Falungong supporter.

[@Gordanmgleb]

David Brainlittle *ALIEEEEEEENS*

[@steve1619]

Exactly, he is very annoying

[@fernpham4863]

bri bart was

[@SpySappingMyKeyboard]

I don't like pork belly. But my mouth is watering right now. I'm not even hungry!

[@lourdesrubang448]

thankbu for sharing this recipe

[@sniper6081]

If only chinese restaurants served actual chinese food, I'd order this stuff all the time.

[@jasonreviews]

+Buff Awesome they do. Your going to wrong ones.

[@sniper6081]

This does not help my current situation.

[@jasonreviews]

move to LA or NYC or BC canada

[@sniper6081]

Jason Chan I'm not made of money.

[@jasonreviews]

Buff Awesome Me neither. Just copy the recipe and do at home. It's actually a really good dish.

[@stillhuntre55]

clicked through from china uncensored...great video! I have to say, maybe because I watch YT on my TV, but I had no issues hearing you, no issues reading the ingredients, and found the music and laugh track fine! Great to see you "out of the office", Chris! Isn't this the dish you mentioned as your fave in your recommended Chinese Dishes video?

[@CiCiLi]

+StillHuntre55, Welcome to my channel! And thank you for your precious feedback! :)

[@Gaviid]

Thanks for introducing me to this awesome channel Chris!

[@longmeisumit]

I tried it today. Not for food lovers especially for Indians. It's sweet.

[@dollyx2736]

9:22 "We have to cook this for another 1 hour and 30 minutes in a steamer" "Ohhh your kidding me?!.. In a symer?!"

[@dlanod4073]

it looks so delicious that I can smell it from my tablet... thats how hungry I am now from watching this... and it's 12:56 AM. waaaahhhhh!!!!

[@derwake1]

Omg it’s Chris from China uncensored! Holy sh**!

[@grevensher]

Visiting from China Uncensored. Definitely making this dish this weekend for my love. Thank you!

[@dannyniklauski6583]

Hi cici! I'm from Chris' channel, and may I say, these look delicious! Love from France, you got a new subscriber!

[@CiCiLi]

+Danny Niklauski, Welcome to my channel! Merci! :)

[@Gordanmgleb]

+Danny Niklauski ALIEEEEEEENS

[@warplayz]

China Uncensored brought me here, but I always love to learn how to cook new things. So I subbed =)

[@CiCiLi]

+Gert Vyaersi, Welcome! Thank you for subscribing.

[@moreththerogue6218]

Chris brought me here, your food is keeping me here (subbed)!

[@onetime5640]

Wonderful to see both of you cooking together ! 🌺. 😊. ❤️

[@CiCiLi]

👍☺️👍

[@lucasskywalker]

She's darling and sweet. The show has a great vibe. The mic levels were obviously way off. The food pan was a bit on the long side. The fake laugh track was odd, but other than that, two thumbs up! Now brush your teeth!

[@rickw7903]

I liked the canned laughter. It's cool.

[@chrisbanion]

8:34 So, um... what did you guys do for that "one hour"? Juat an innocent question... (looking around while whistling)

[@xiaoyizhang9388]

just fool around

[@XiaoFeng895]

Cao Mengde Her husband was there. You are very bad words to Cici she is sweet woman.

[@hollandhollywood329]

Lovely couple, nice easy to follow instructions.

[@dukelucas]

I got here through Chris channel and it turned out awesome. Week on the good work, I enjoyed the recipe more having Chis on it.

[@OMGItsPerkiner]

Her and Chris had to kill a lotta time together ;);)

[@bluefire8490]

indeed (insert lenny lust face here)

[@OMGItsPerkiner]

gavyn Hart I saw her give him the look when she said "an hour and a half more!"

[@popeye1680]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@phillfletcher6082]

CiCi super beautiful and cute, food looks amazing now a subscriber and look forward to more videos xxx

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! :D

[@AnhTran-hk3sy]

CiCi Li

[@zapperzip]

exactly what kind of video you're thinking of?

[@febitriyanto8139]

Phill Fletcher

[@wstarrett8484]

Loved this recipe I would have loved it more. If you could have heard her over the music and the slap stick comedy of her helper.

[@amitpassin7974]

So.. nyummy and delicious.

[@CiCiLi]

😊🙏

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

Hi Cici. I came over from Chris. I think the background music in this video is too loud, respectfully. Chris is louder and easier to hear. It's difficult to hear your narration. The 'tips' are kinda hard to read with the light orange backdrop and the white font. Could just be me. The fake laughing/applause is distracting. My first time with you. Since I've made this dish before. Soak your ties in honey for a couple of hours. They're great to taste when it's done. EDIT: Oh and thumbs up!

[@CiCiLi]

+Mark Jackson, Welcome to my channel! Thank you for your very thorough feedback of the video. We'll do the changes for the up coming videos.

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

***** -- Thanks. Yeah, I in no way meant to be a troll about anything. Just constructive criticism. I'm no expert. Kinda just started a little gaming channel so I'm learning and alert to stuff. But most importantly, I really enjoyed your video. Thanks :)

[@evankhan8117]

Mark Jackson

[@channelfreedom1524]

CiCi Li Hi Hi CiCi the video was fine we understood you perfectly thanks for another great video, so you dont have to change anything, keep it the way you have always done it later.

[@user-wl4sr4tl7f]

I expected more political commentary during the cooking process :c

[@bodeqalvarez4632]

Hello CiCi Li..i like your cooking style..i hope you will teach us more cooking techniques

[@blackdragon0083]

quite a lovely dish. thank you for teaching me, and thank you chis for teaching me the history behind this dish it was all quite interesting, i will be watching more of your vidios CiCi, eagerly awaiting the next thing you decide to cook.

[@cyrilemprese8838]

God I cant stop staring her face..

[@silentassassin1399]

They had 2 quickies in the kitchen (30 minutes turning over the pork) and a long one in the bedroom (one and half in the steamer). And that pork became so soft and delicious.

[@EpicProductions121]

Mao sent me

[@gammondog]

+Reptilian Brotherhood Welcome comrade! ;-)

[@Kindred6007]

Sumptuous as it is. Soon I can cook like this

[@ShwayJames]

China Uncensored sent me here....it does look good!

[@1lapmagic]

annoying music ruins video

[@wemo8722]

It is louder than the people and driving me nuts

[@Japazkey000]

More annoying is the guy he said so i cant use a shoe lace. Lol

[@ranchhandrandy3213]

I could deal with the music easier than dude's corny commentary...

[@ranchhandrandy3213]

@@Japazkey000 yeah, what you said.

[@sashawright434]

and.that guy is.annoying

[@queueoverflow]

christ chapel, why are you everywhere? i saw you in OTGW, too.

[@MikeLau1984]

love this Channel because I watch China Uncensored and now I can watch this channel as well

[@legaleagle7226]

I learnt to do this many years ago but without any sugar and using several anise stars (八角） 红烧肉/hong shao rou uses sugar which is lightly caramelised first, and only one or no anise stars depending on the chef. But I'm sure there are lots of variations around - just to me its not Dong Po Rou /东坡肉 unless it has that anis flavour. And for those who don't like aniseed, it doesn't have that sharp flavour after being so diluted and cooked for so long, but it is a unique, genuine Chinese flavour.

[@musikkritik6316]

The guy there is so annoying

[@mr.cmrs.c3591]

hahaaa... def has to go!!

[@VzeroC]

that guy is from the china uncensored

[@oppa1614]

well too bad all of his cringe inputs are not censored :L

[@allanw7247]

So gross for a guy to have long nails and touching the food.

[@007MrYang]

Jesus Christ! 3 Hours! It's probably worth it though.

[@ChinaUncensored]

+007MrYang IT WAS

[@brcha]

+007MrYang Every meal that is cooked for 3 or more hours is the best. Especially since you eat it once in a blue moon due to time constraints. But those dishes are not actually hard to make, it's just that you have to start them up hours before you plan on eating. In Serbia we have some meals that take around 3 days to make, so 3 hours is really fast in a way :)

[@plumeater1]

You can do it in less than 3 hours (cooking time) if you put the wine with the pork first (for 3 hours, I know, just do it early in the morning), and do the rest just like the recipe but flip it for about 20 minutes.

[@BensBQ]

Hi Cici , the pork belly looks awesome on your way!! Big thumbs up and subbed :D greatings from Holland.

[@aaronjames4444]

Civil is so sweet, this dish looked really nice .Thanks you . We appreciate it

[@CynthiaAvishegnath-watch]

This video is depressing - because it makes me want to eat this non-kosher dish. There is a dish I believe called Buddha/Monk Jumps Over the Wall. This dish could be Muslim/Jew/Vegetarian jumps over the wall.

[@Tarik360]

You and me both, feels very tempting to eat something so not-Halal, gotta say that they did an excellent job at cooking it. Heck, it looks as if the steamer polished the meats in the end!

[@wolfieinu]

+Tarik360 Well, I'm happy to be German then, unfortunately I still can't eat it because it's only a video :(

[@Tarik360]

You can make it though. Follow the instructions I guess, it seems like it takes hours to prepare that type of food so get a friend or I dunno... a Rubix cube to pass the time while coocking?

[@wolfieinu]

Tarik360 I can't wait that long, are you crazy! :P

[@Tarik360]

I guess that's why it's gourmet and probably expensive :B

[@HowtoMakeyummy]

😋😋😋 OMG!

[@that1nutt386]

Watching videos like this while hungry... ;-;

[@bcatbb2896]

Wow i didnt expect to find a legit video on making this recipe.For anyone wondering, this is exactly how they do it in the restaurants.

[@mickjmcflynnington3406]

Why does she have this goofball in the video with her? Lose that dude!

[@mickjmcflynnington3406]

AND lose that awful background music!

[@ericeeshan]

Mick J McFlynnington come on that's chris chappell of china uncensored

[@mellowyellow360]

There's only 1 woman you know?

[@9hundred67]

hahaha yes what a goofball hahaha

[@9hundred67]

and the kiddies laughing effect

[@havenlew]

I like the lady, the guy is awful.

[@mr.cmrs.c3591]

he kinda ruins the flavor of the video... excuse the pun

[@XiaoFeng895]

Craig Wilson He does not seem bad guy. why awful guy you say?

[@liaminkorea1770]

You probably won't like him unless you watch his videos.

[@HelenaMai23]

Lol 😂

[@jong-unkim238]

zhe shi lai zi 战忽局 de 同志。我特喜欢看他的视频，每次看完，胃口大好

[@glenndumlao3966]

Big surprise to see you, Cris here! Wow! i suspected you had a soft spot for Chinese food. Cheers!

[@Aesthetic105k]

Excellent! Just personally like to cook a bigger portion, so delicious & cannot get enough! Thanks, Ci Ci for the yummy receipe. I couldn't find a big pot to steam, so i just cook it as 2.5 hrs in total in the ceramic pot.

[@ninja.saywhat]

aww you two looks so cute together you should hook up ;)

[@jonathansimmonds444]

+tootsie|troll® I was thinking the same thing, they make a great team; I was smiling through the whole video.

[@plumeater1]

Or you were smiling because of the food.

[@yam83]

NOT good to be watching this video at 1:00 AM in the morning. (I'm so hungry...)

[@imdanglkr7507]

Cici u r beautiful n Ur recipe looks really mouth-watering😋

[@cheetang9494]

I love you Cici 😊

[@zhubajie6940]

One of my favorite foods from my favorite city by my favorite poet. Yummy.

[@willskill481]

Looks sooo good!

[@CiCiLi]

Thank you! 😄🥢

[@JuanSalvoElEternauta]

Amazing recipe!! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@lindakimy.l.6916]

Wow I love this belly pork recipe, It's look sooooo yummy , thanks Cici for sharing :-)