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Crafting a delightful dish of grilled pork belly is surprisingly easy. The crucial step lies in marinating it to perfection, ensuring a harmonious and rich flavor. Even without a barbecue or charcoal stove, you can opt for an oil-free fryer. The end result will be just as delectable!
2. Marinating the honey-glazed pork belly
2.1. Gathering the ingredients
- 500g pork belly
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 7ml cooking or white wine
- 20ml soy sauce
- 15ml oyster sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 purple onion
- 3 stalks green onions
2.2. Method of preparation
- Rinse the pork belly, soak it in a mild saltwater solution for about 15 minutes. Then, rinse it with clean water, pat it dry, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and finely chop garlic and shallots. Remove the base of the green onions, discard faded leaves, and chop them finely.
- Take a large bowl, mix the marinating mixture consisting of honey, white wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, finely chopped garlic and shallots, and black pepper. Place the pork belly in the mixture, use food wrap to seal it tightly, and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 3 – 4 hours to absorb the flavors, overnight marination is even better.
- Arrange the meat on a rack and place it on a charcoal grill. During grilling, flip the meat regularly to ensure even cooking, preventing it from burning. Honey-glazed grilled pork belly has a sweet taste, with evenly cooked, tender, and flavorful meat.
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3. Marinating pork belly for BBQ
3.1. Gathering the ingredients
- 500g pork belly
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Korean chili paste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 15 grams cornstarch
- 100 ml water
- Purple onion, garlic, ginger
- Seasonings: salt, sugar, MSG
3.2. Method of preparation
- Clean the pork belly with diluted saltwater, rinse with water, and pat dry. Cut it into bite-sized pieces. Peel and finely chop garlic, shallots, and ginger.
- Take a pot, mix cornstarch with 50ml of water until smooth.
- Gradually add the ingredients: 50ml water, brown sugar, soy sauce, Korean chili paste, sesame oil, black pepper, finely chopped ginger and garlic into the prepared brown sugar mixture. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Heat the mixture on medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning. When it boils, reduce the heat, add the dissolved cornstarch into the pot, stir gently over medium heat until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
- Marinate the pork belly with the mixture for at least 3 – 4 hours. After marination, you can skewer the meat on bamboo sticks or grill it directly on an electric stove or charcoal grill.
- Digi suggests: Guide to making flavorful and spicy lemongrass chili pork belly
4. Marinating pork belly for satay grilling
Grilled satay pork belly offers a sweet tenderness combined with the tingling spiciness of satay, creating an unforgettable and unique flavor.
4.1. Gathering the ingredients
- 500 grams pork belly
- 1 teaspoon minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons satay sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- Purple eggplant, snow peas, bitter gourd, green onions
4.2. Method of preparation
- Prepare the meat as in the previous steps. Peel and finely chop shallots. Clean and finely chop green onions. Rinse purple eggplant, snow peas, and bitter gourd, then slice thinly.
- The marinating sauce consists of: 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons satay sauce, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, minced shallots, and chopped green onions.
- Next, mix 500g sliced pork belly with the sauce mixture. Use gloves to ensure even marination. Marinate for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight for enhanced flavor.
5. Marinating pork belly for lemongrass grilling
5.1. Gathering the ingredients
- 1kg pork belly
- 35 grams brown sugar (can be replaced with white sugar or honey, adjust quantity as needed)
- 25ml fish sauce
- 20ml soy sauce
- 15ml cooking oil
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion
- Black pepper
5.2. Method of preparation
- Prepare and slice the meat into thin pieces.
- Mince lemongrass, dried shallots, and garlic finely. Mix with brown sugar. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and cooking oil to create a marinating sauce. If you like it spicy, you can add chili paste. Marinate for at least 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and place the meat inside for about 15 minutes. You can also grill it over an open flame. Cook until the meat is tender and golden brown.
Here are some popular ways to marinate and grill pork belly to bring out a delicious flavor. You can mix and match these recipes to add variety to your daily meals! Good luck, and don't forget to check out other cooking recipes on Mytour Blog!
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