Pork Belly Cabbage Stir Fry

This Pork Belly Stir Fry with Cabbage is a truly tasty dish! It's a delightful combination of savory richness, a touch of sweetness, and deep umami flavors. The pork belly is first marinated to ensure extra tenderness and a wonderful depth of flavor, then quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic, optional spicy chilies, and crisp cabbage in a delicious sauce. This comforting meal comes together in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 dried red chilies or fresh red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 head of green cabbage (preferably Taiwanese cabbage), roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinate the Pork Belly: In a medium bowl,...: Marinate the Pork Belly: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced pork belly with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and cornstarch. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the pork is well coated. Let the pork belly marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour for more intense flavor.
2. 2Cook the Pork: Heat a wok or a...: Cook the Pork: Heat a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the hot pan. Add the marinated pork belly and stir-fry the pork until it is mostly browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the pan and set it aside.
3. 3Stir Fry Aromatics: In the same pan, add...: Stir Fry Aromatics: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed (about 1 teaspoon). Add the minced garlic and the optional chilies to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 15–30 seconds, or until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. 4Add Cabbage: Add the roughly chopped cabbage to...: Add Cabbage: Add the roughly chopped cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat for 2–3 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly wilted and starts to develop some charred edges while still retaining some crispness.
5. 5Bring It Together: Return the cooked pork belly...: Bring It Together: Return the cooked pork belly to the pan with the cabbage. Add the oyster sauce to the pan. Toss everything together well, ensuring the cabbage is tender-crisp and the pork is cooked thoroughly and nicely coated in the flavorful sauce.
6. 6Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped green...: Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped green onions. Give everything one final toss. Remove the Pork Belly and Cabbage Stir Fry from the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!