Keto Braised Pork Belly
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavors of Keto Braised Pork Belly, a luxurious low-carb delight that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender, slow-braised pork belly with the bold, aromatic trio of star anise, cinnamon, and fresh ginger, creating a perfectly balanced umami-packed dish. Seared to golden perfection in coconut oil and simmered in a savory mixture of soy sauce, chicken stock, and rice vinegar, this dish delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Garnished with fresh green onions, it's an irresistible keto-friendly main course that pairs beautifully with sautéed greens or cauliflower rice. Ready in just a few simple steps with minimal hands-on time, this recipe is proof that healthy eating never has to compromise on taste.
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Ingredients
- 1000 grams Pork belly
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 60 milliliters Soy sauce
- 250 milliliters Chicken stock
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 20 grams Fresh ginger
- 2 Star anise
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by prepping the pork belly: pat it dry with paper towels, then score the skin in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat.
Step 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
While the pork belly is searing, peel and slice the garlic cloves and ginger.
Step 4
Remove the pork belly from the pot and set aside. Turn the heat down to medium, and in the same pot, add the garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5
Carefully pour in the soy sauce, chicken stock, and rice vinegar, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 6
Return the pork belly to the pot, skin-side up. The liquid should come halfway up the sides of the pork. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and braise for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors are well melded.
Step 7
Check periodically to ensure the liquid level remains halfway up the pork; add more stock if necessary.
Step 8
Once finished, remove the pork belly from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 9
Slice the green onions thinly, and garnish the sliced pork belly with them before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm as a main dish, or with keto-friendly sides such as sautéed greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1469.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5622.3 |
| Total Fat 562.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 216.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 735mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5529.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.4g | |
| Protein 112.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 246.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1923.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories