Asado Recipe Pork Belly

Asado Recipe Pork belly is such a delicious dish

This Pork Belly Asado recipe showcases why pork belly is the perfect cut for this classic Filipino dish – its beautiful marbling of fat and meat creates an irresistible tender, juicy texture that rich in flavor. Pork Belly Asado: The Ultimate Filipino Comfort Dish

Why Pork Belly Works Best:
🥓 Fat = Flavor – The layers of fat keep the meat moist during long cooking
🍖 Texture Contrast – Tender meat with slightly firm fat layers
🍯 Sauce Absorption – The fat helps the meat soak up more delicious sauce

The Magic Sauce Components:

• Soy sauce for umami depth
• Brown sugar for caramelized sweetness
• Star anise and cinnamon for warm spice notes
• Calamansi or lemon for brightness
• Garlic and onions for aromatic base

Cooking Techniques That Matter:

1. Sear First – Lock in juices by browning the pork belly
2. Low and Slow – Simmer gently for 2-3 hours until fork-tender
3. Reduce the Sauce – Thicken to a glossy, clingy consistency

Versatile Serving Options:
🥟 As Siopao Filling – The classic Chinese-Filipino pairing
🍚 With Garlic Rice – Pour extra sauce over the rice
🥗 With Atchara – The pickled papaya cuts through the richness

Pro Tips:
✓ Slice against the grain for tender bites
✓ Make extra sauce – it’s gold for fried rice
✓ Leftovers make amazing asado buns next day

This isn’t just another pork dish – it’s a culinary heirloom that balances sweet, savory and spicy in every bite. The pork belly version takes it to another level of indulgence, with each fatty layer melting into the meat for unbelievable tenderness. Whether you’re stuffing it into fluffy siopao buns or serving it family-style with mountains of rice, this asado promises comfort food at its finest.

Secret Trick: For restaurant-quality presentation, briefly broil the sliced asado to caramelize the edges before serving.

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Asado Recipe Pork Belly

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Simmering, Slow Cooking Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein P Pork

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1357

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Asado Recipe Pork belly is such a delicious dish. Pork belly is the perfect part of the pork to prepare this dish; it is meaty inside and a bit fatty, which makes the dish delectable and appealing. This recipe is an easy one-pot dish prepared with pork belly and spices. Cook until fork tender with a spiced sweet-savory sauce. Asado is so famous as a siopao filling. But it is also best served as a main dish with a side of steamed rice.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 kg Pork belly (cubes)
• 6 clove Garlic (minced, divided)
• 1 red Onion (minced)
• 4 tbsp Light soy sauce or dark soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar (add more if desired)
• Slurry (2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp. water)
• 2 Star anise
• 2 tbsp Cooking rice wine (optional)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Banana ketchup
• 2 ¹⁄₂ cup Water (add more as needed)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 3 tbsp Cooking oil

Instructions

Preparation:

1. Cut the pork belly into about 2-inch cubes. Then put it in a mixing bowl, preferably with a lid.

2. Add garlic, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix, then cover the lid and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.

3. Peel and mince the onions and garlic.

Cooking:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute the onion until it softens, then add the remaining garlic and saute until light brown and aromatic.

2. Add the marinated pork and cook on all sides just until lightly browned. Stir in the marinade liquid, cooking wines, and ketchup; allow to cook for 2 minutes.

   Note: Cooking wine is optional.

3. Pour water into the pan and add the star anise. Let it boil.

4. Lower heat. Cover the lid and simmer for an hour, or until the meat gets tender and the liquid reduces.

5. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce becomes thick.

6. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

7. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve with a plate of rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 1357kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 132.4g204%

Saturated Fat 49g246%

Cholesterol 167mg56%

Sodium 976mg41%

Potassium 170mg5%

Total Carbohydrate 16.9g6%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%

Sugars 11.2g

Protein 23.8g48%

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Calcium 33 mg

Iron 3 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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