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Twice-Cooked Pork, and where to source it

Twice-Cooked Pork — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Twice-Cooked Pork Chinese 5best2buy.com

Simmer the belly whole first, then chill it before slicing so you can cut translucent pieces that curl into cups when they hit the hot wok.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
MakesServes 4
CuisineChinese
Cost$$
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · soy
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Pork belly, skin on
1 lb
450 g
Local / market
Chinese leeks or garlic scapes
2 stalks
2 stalks
Pixian doubanjiang (fermented broad-bean paste)
1.5 tbsp
22 ml
Local / market
Sweet fermented flour paste (tianmianjiang)
1 tbsp
15 ml
Local / market
Fermented black beans (douchi)
2 tsp
10 ml
Local / market
Ginger, sliced
3 slices
3 slices
Local / market
Scallions, whole
2
2
Local / market
Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp
15 ml
Local / market
Sugar
1 tsp
5 ml
Local / market
Neutral oil
1 tbsp
15 ml
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Getting greedy
Rich enough that Mom might raise an eyebrow.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerInstant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Simmer the whole pork belly with ginger, scallions, and wine in water for 25 minutes until just cooked, then lift it out and chill until firm.PT25M
  2. Slice the chilled belly as thin as you can, skin and all, and cut the leeks on a steep diagonal.PT8M
  3. Fry the pork in a dry hot wok with a little oil until the slices curl and the fat turns clear, then push aside and fry the doubanjiang, tianmianjiang, and black beans until fragrant and red.PT5M
  4. Toss the pork through the paste with the sugar, add the leeks, and stir just until they wilt but stay bright green.PT3M
The Toolkit

Wok · Cleaver · Fine strainer

Straight Answers
Can you make Twice-Cooked Pork in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Twice-Cooked Pork? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Twice-Cooked Pork ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Twice-Cooked Pork gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Twice-Cooked Pork vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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