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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Belly

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Belly is a flavorful and succulent dish that allows you to enjoy the richness of pork belly with a touch of sweetness. Cooking it in a slow cooker ensures tenderness while minimizing the need for excess oil.

Ingredients

 

  • 2 lbs pork belly, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
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Instructions

 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and black pepper.

  2. Place the pork belly pieces in the slow cooker.

  3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the pork, ensuring it’s well coated.

  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the pork belly is tender.

  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

  7. Serve the Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Belly over cooked white rice.

  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

 

Enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth pork belly with the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors!

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