Caramelized Pork Belly

Name: Caramelized Pork Belly
Total time: 6600 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 300 g Pork belly; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Cooking oil; 2 stalks Spring onions

ShuriahK. @cook_113750018

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This caramelized pork belly was more than just a meal—it was a moment shared with family. Seeing everyone gather around the table and enjoy every bite made the cooking worthwhile. The rich glaze and tender pork brought smiles all around, reminding me that food is one of the best ways to bring loved ones together.

ShuriahK. @cook_113750018

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Ingredients

50 mins_1 hr.

2 servings

300 gPork belly
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack pepper
2 clovesGarlic (minced)
2 tbspSoy sauce
2 tbspBrown sugar
1 tbspKetchup
1 tbspCooking oil
2 stalksSpring onions

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Steps

50 mins_1 hr.

1

Cut pork belly into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
2

Heat oil in a pan, add pork belly, and sear until browned.
3

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4

Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and ketchup. Mix well.
5

Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens and pork is caramelized.
6

Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.
7

Serve alongside creamy spaghetti and cucumber+ onions salad
8

Other side meals for this are;mashed potatoes, coleslaw, steamed rice, sautéed sukuma wiki, roasted veggies, steamed cabbage, potato wedges, etc.......

Tips

Sear the pork belly well at the start to lock in flavor and create a crispy texture. Let the sauce simmer gently so the sugar caramelizes without burning. Stir frequently once you add the sugar to prevent sticking. For extra depth, marinate the pork belly in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking. Add spring onions at the end to keep their color and crunch.