Sweet and Spicy Braised Pork Belly with Spinach

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Sweet and Spicy Braised Pork Belly with Spinach Recipe

This flavorful and satisfying Sweet and Spicy Braised Pork Belly with Spinach combines the richness of pork belly with the heat of gochujang and the freshness of baby spinach. It's ideal for a warming meal on a cold day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• Baby spinach, 5 oz
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Instructions

• In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook until the pork belly is browned on all sides.
• Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
• To combine, stir everything together.
• Bring to a boil with the water.
• Reduce to a low heat and cook for 2 hours, or until the pork belly is tender.
• Stir in the spinach for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
• Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

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