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Red braised pork belly

From the video “How to Make Home-style Red Braised Pork Belly (红烧肉)” by Chinese Cooking Demystified. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Chinese Cooking Demystified. Steps are in our own words.

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Mild
Total time
~150 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$3.39*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.61* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
13

Ingredients

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$10.18*for the batch in the video
~$3.39*per serving

You save about ~$17.61* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$52.82* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: pork belly, dried chili, sichuan peppercorns, star anise, liaojiu

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving902 kcal · 45% of 2,000
Fat80 g103%
Saturated fat29 g146%
Sodium1,371 mg60%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Fiber2.2 g8%
Total sugars21 gno daily value
Added sugars21 g41%
Protein17 g34%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+10 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−13 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−9 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 13 ingredient lines (98% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: 600 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not matched to nutrient data: Cinnamon, Sichuan Peppercorns, Star Anise, Liaojiu. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Dutch oven
  • mortar and pestle
  • tongs
  • strainer

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking heat levels
  • Total yield servings
  • Total time in minutes
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What makes Chinese Cooking Demystified's Red braised pork belly recipe and technique special?

Chinese Cooking Demystified's take on Red braised pork belly focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Caramelizing sugar wrong burns it, making sauce bitter. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Red braised pork belly at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Red braised pork belly recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Red braised pork belly ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Red braised pork belly can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Chinese Cooking Demystified's Red braised pork belly?

This recipe utilizes approximately 13 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Red braised pork belly?

The official cooking video by Chinese Cooking Demystified is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.