Asian Recipes

Five-Spice Caramel Pork Belly

by TheWeekly  /   March 19, 2018

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The savoury taste of Chinese five-spice goes surprisingly well with the sweetness of caramel. Coupled with succulent pork belly, this dish makes an excellent main course for gatherings.

Ingredients

Steps

01.

Cut pork into 4-cm (1½-inch) pieces.

02.

Place pork and the water in a large saucepan, bring to the boil over medium heat. Boil 5 mins, skimming impurities from the surface; drain.

03.

To make caramel; combine sugar and the water in a small saucepan; stir over high heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, without stirring, until a deep golden caramel.

04.

Place pork in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker with caramel, coconut water, the extra water, sauce, sugar, five spice and unpeeled garlic cloves. Cook, covered, on low, for 6 hours.

05.

Meanwhile, place eggs in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to the boil; boil eggs 6 mins or until hard-boiled. Transfer to a bowl of cold water and cool slightly before peeling.

06.

Add eggs and chillies to cooker. Cook, uncovered, on high, for 30 mins; skim fat from surface. Sprinkle with coriander before serving.

Recipe & Photo: The Australian Women’s Weekly/BauerSyndication.com.au