Clay Pot Pork

Immerse yourself in the rich, savory depths of **Clay Pot Pork**, a beloved comfort dish bursting with bold Asian flavors. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly is braised to perfection in a fragrant medley of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, enriched with the warmth of star anise and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. This one-pot wonder harnesses the rustic charm of cooking in a traditional clay pot, offering even heat distribution for intensely flavorful results. Topped with fresh spring onions and optional red chili for a hint of spice, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, making it an irresistible choice for an easy yet impressive dinner. Perfect for lovers of braised dishes, this recipe is a fusion of aromatic ingredients and a slow-cooking technique that guarantees hearty, satisfying bites in every forkful.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pork belly
• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 3 pieces Shallots
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 1 piece Red chili (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces (around 2-inch cubes) and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the garlic and shallots. Slice the spring onions and red chili, if using, for garnish.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped garlic and shallots. Sauté until fragrant and golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the pork belly pieces to the pot. Sear them on all sides until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Toss to coat the pork evenly in the sauces.

Step 7

Add 1 cup of water and drop in the star anise. Stir well, then bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let the pork braise for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

After the pork has become tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, sprinkle in the ground black pepper.

Step 10

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes if the sauce needs to reduce further.

Step 11

Turn off the heat. Garnish the dish with sliced spring onions and red chili, if desired.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy this flavorful comfort dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3078.5

Total Fat 293.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 360mg	0%
Sodium 5475.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 60.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 247.6mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1639.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.3%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 6.9%