Shanghai braised pork belly over rice or bun – a classic Chinese dish where pork is slowly cooked until tender and flavorful. And now you can make it at home; then end the feast with sweet peanut soup or black rice sweet porridge.
There were a lot of firsts for me this year…First time cage diving with sharks, first time visiting Seoul, first time on TV, and first time doing 10k run! The running was probably the biggest accomplishment in my book. It may sound like a small accomplishment to some of you but it is actually a huge thing for me. I’ve done many 5K runs over the past couple years so it was time to challenge myself. I was super nervous as the day got closer, but I am so glad I said yes and made a firm decision to just go for it!
Another first this year was visiting Vegas two weeks ago to watch a boxing match between Pacquiao and Vargas. The hubs managed to convince me to go there and it was our first time watching a boxing match live, so I was so excited to see how it would be. I was so nerve wrecked the entire time! I must say that it was quite the event, not just because of the experience, but because it was an awesome match.
Today I’m sharing another first- my first time using this Hamilton Beach sous vide slow cooker. It’s November though I was in LA last weekend and the weather was 85F. No complain since it was perfect for running. And it’s never too late for a slow cooking dish. With holidays just around the corner, I’ve been busy planning what to cook and making shopping list so this Shanghai Braised Pork is my go-to dinner.
Since I really want you to try this recipe, let’s do a giveaway! You can win this Hamilton Beach sous vide slow cooker + make this Shanghai Braised Pork. Check out the recipe here:
Shanghai Braised Pork
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped green onions
- 2- inch ginger
- 2 bay leaves
- 2- star anise
- 1.5 lb pork belly
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons shaoshing wine
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rock sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add green onion, ginger, bay leaves, and star anise. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, except balsamic vinegar, and toss to coat. Cover and cook until the meat is tender, on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add balsamic vinegar and adjust the seasoning.
Will G says
Chili.
Nicole Martin says
Tacos… They taste so much better after sitting in it all day!
David @ Spiced says
Wow, talk about a year of firsts! So boxing, huh? I love (love!) sports, but boxing is one sport that I’ve just never gotten into. But then again, I’ve never been to a match…so maybe I need to give that a shot. I love that we are heading into slow cooker season here. In fact, I don’t love the cold winter days, but a slow cooker simmering away with a soup or chili is seriously one of the best things ever. Thanks for sharing this braised pork…sounds amazing!
Linda says
Thank you, David!
Carly Williams says
My favorite recipe is a pot roast in the slow cooker!
tara pittman says
I like lentil sloppy joes.
Dee Fedor says
I love making Chili with Flank Steak in my slow cooker!
Kristen D says
I haven’t ever used one, but I suspect it will be something like pulled pork….
Julie says
anything with pork!
Rachel says
My favorite slow cooker recipe is Mississippi beef roast.
Emeryl says
I like slow cooking chicken until it’s falling off the bone.
Brittany Koelmel says
I have the BEST mashed potato slow cooker recipe:)
David says
My favorite thing to cook in our slow cooker is pork tenderloin. It comes out so moist and tender that you could eat it with a spoon.
Liz says
Your pork is cooked to perfection! Great sliders. My favorite slow cooker recipe is coffee glazed brisket 🙂
Linda says
Thank you, Liz!
Ruthie Ridley says
Literally drooling!!! THIS LOOKS SO GOOD!!!
Linda says
Thank you, Ruthie!
Sharyl Wolter says
My fav is a pork roast. So much I can do with shredded pork!
Taylor Closet says
I love to make red beans and rice.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look so great! The buns…swoon….
Linda says
Thank you, Lane & Holly!
Colleen Boudreau says
Chili!
Lew Siow Chei says
We called this dish “dong pou rou” over here in Malaysia. Didn’t know it’s so easy. Yum-med it for later! Thanks, Linda.
Linda says
Thank you!
Lauren Gaskill says
Love the touch of balsamic vinegar you used here. Sounds delicious, Linda!!
Linda says
Thank you, Lauren!
Madeline says
This is one of my favorite dishes to eat, seriously! I love pork when it is cooked this way. And these photos are beautiful!
Linda says
Thank you, Madeline!
Teresa | Simply Made Fun says
Oh so many…..chili, pork tenderloin, zuppa toscana!
Meena R says
I love making apple sauce and jams in my slow cooker. It always seems to taste more delicious!
Elena says
I like to make roast beef in a slow cooker
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Favorite slow cooker meal is anything pork because it is so versatile! Definitely trying this on my family!
Linda says
Thank you, Nancy!
Cathy says
I AM LITERALLY SITTING HERE DROOLING!! SO YUMMY!
Linda says
Thank you, Cathy!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Those seasonings sound good!
Linda says
Thank you, Megan!
Lori Vachon says
I love a good slow cooker pork recipe! One of my favorites is for green chile pork tacos…oh my word…so good!
Ryan Spencer says
My favorite slow cooker recipe is homemade chili. I use 3lbs ground turkey, 2 different types of beans, 3 large cans of crushed tomatoes, 3 chili seasoning packets. So delicious! Making some later today actually.
Annette says
My favorite slow cooker recipe is pot roast.
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
I always make chili in the slow cooker, so yummy!
Sondra says
This recipe looks so yummy!!
Linda says
Thank you, Sondra!
Jenny Hartin says
Pulled pork.
Ava says
Fun comments! Pork roast with mushroom gravy.