How to make delicious pork belly
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics about food on the Internet, the preparation of pork belly has attracted much attention. Whether it is braised, grilled or stewed, pork belly has become a frequent guest on the family table because of its fat and lean texture. This article will combine recent hot topics to sort out the classic methods of pork belly with three layers of pork, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Recent popular pork belly cooking trends

| practice | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryer pork belly | 95% | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| Grilled pork belly with Korean spicy sauce | 88% | Weibo, Bilibili |
| Home-style braised pork belly | 82% | Baidu, Xiachian |
| Garlic Pork Belly | 75% | Kuaishou, Zhihu |
2. Detailed explanation of classic methods
1. Air fryer pork belly (most popular recently)
Ingredients: 500g pork belly, 1 spoon cooking wine, 2 spoons light soy sauce, appropriate amount of cumin powder
Steps:
① Cut the pork belly into thin slices and marinate with cooking wine and light soy sauce for 20 minutes
② Preheat the air fryer at 180℃ for 5 minutes
③ Lay the meat slices flat, bake at 180℃ for 10 minutes, turn over and bake for another 5 minutes
④ Sprinkle cumin powder
2. Home-style braised pork belly
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Pork belly with skin | 800g |
| rock candy | 30g |
| light soy sauce | 3 spoons |
| Old soy sauce | 1 spoon |
| star anise | 2 pieces |
3. Comparison of cooking techniques
| Skills | Applicable practices | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Blanch in a pot under cold water | Braised/Stewed | Remove fishy smell more thoroughly |
| Fry first and then bake | air fryer | Crispier |
| Cut into thick slices with diagonal knife | BBQ | Even heating |
4. Netizens’ actual test scores
| practice | difficulty | Deliciousness | Recommendation index |
|---|---|---|---|
| air fryer | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Braised in soy sauce | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Korean BBQ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
5. Tips
1. The key to meat selection: high-quality streaky three-layer meat should have 5-7 layers of fat and lean meat, and the best thickness is 3-4cm.
2. Tips for removing fishy smell: Soak ginger slices + cooking wine in cold water for 1 hour, which is more effective than simply blanching.
3. The latest popular way to eat: Pair it with lettuce + garlic slices + Korean hot sauce. Recently, Douyin-related videos have been viewed more than 50 million times
According to recent data monitoring, the air fryer version of the pork belly recipe is the most popular among young people due to its convenience and low oil characteristics, while the traditional braised pork belly recipe is still the first choice for family gatherings. It is recommended to choose the appropriate method according to different scenarios and enjoy a delicious experience that is fat but not greasy.
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