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A plate of Coca-Cola glazed pork belly atop a plate with chopped green onions and chilies in full frontal view with bright white lighting.

Coca-Cola Glazed Pork Belly

Julia Erin
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

For the pork:

  • 1 lb pork belly slices
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger roughly chopped
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 spring onions roughly chopped
  • salt to taste

For the Coca-Cola glaze:

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 5½ fl oz cola of choice
  • chili oil to taste

For topping:

  • fresh coriander chopped
  • sliced red chillies

Instructions
 

  • To sear the pork belly: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly slices and sear for about 4-5 minutes, or until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, spring onions, star anise, and bay leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato purée, mustard, light and dark soy sauces, and honey. Cook for a minute.
  • Now deglaze the pan by pouring in the cola and bring the mixture to a simmer. Return the pork belly to the pan. Cover loosely and simmer on low for 30–35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce is glossy and thickened.
  • Stir in the chili oil, depending on your heat preference. Simmer for another 2 minutes to incorporate.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and sliced red chilies. Serve over steamed rice or with grilled vegetables. Enjoy!