How to cook pork belly? The most popular cooking tips on the internet revealed
In the past 10 days, the topic of "pork belly cooking techniques" has soared in popularity on major social platforms and food forums. Many netizens are discussing how to make pork belly tender and tasty quickly. This article will combine popular discussions on the Internet to sort out the most practical techniques for cooking pork belly.
1. Top 5 popular pork belly cooking methods on the Internet
| Ranking | method name | support rate | core points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pressure Cooker Quick Method | 78% | Quickly soften meat under high pressure environment |
| 2 | Beer stew method | 65% | Break down protein using alcohol and enzymes |
| 3 | Rock sugar slow cooker method | 59% | Sugar penetrates and softens fibrous tissue |
| 4 | Vinegar pickling pretreatment method | 47% | Acid breaks down muscle fibers |
| 5 | Tea auxiliary method | 35% | Tea polyphenols promote meat softening |
2. The three key issues that attract the most attention
According to Baidu Index and Weibo hot search data, the three issues that netizens are most concerned about in the past week are:
1. How to cook pork belly without using a pressure cooker?
2. How long does it take to cook pork belly?
3. Why does pork belly sometimes become harder the more it is cooked?
3. Cooking techniques recommended by professional chefs
1.Key material selection:Choose high-quality pork belly with alternate fat and lean textures, with a thickness of 3-4 cm.
2.Preprocessing tips:
- Soak in cold water for 2 hours to remove blood
- Use the back of the knife to hit the meat surface to destroy the fibers
- Poke small holes in the skin with toothpicks
3.Fire control:
- After boiling over high heat, immediately turn to low heat
- Keep the water surface slightly bubbling
- Cover and simmer all the time
| cooking tools | best time | degree of softness |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary pots | 1.5-2 hours | ★★★☆☆ |
| Casserole | 1-1.5 hours | ★★★★☆ |
| electric pressure cooker | 25-30 minutes | ★★★★★ |
4. 5 tips that netizens have tested to be effective
1. Add 1-2 dried hawthorns, the natural meat tenderization effect is significant
2. Marinate with pineapple juice for 30 minutes, the enzymatic hydrolysis effect will be obvious
3. Add a few slices of dried orange peel when stewing to remove greasiness and increase flavor.
4. Use carbonated drinks instead of water for stewing
5. Add a little baking soda when opening the lid to collect the juice in the last 10 minutes.
5. Analysis of common failure causes
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | solution |
|---|---|---|
| The meat becomes tougher as it is cooked | The heat is too high/add cold water halfway | Keep the fire low/heat the water to refill |
| Flesh is loose and inelastic | Cooking time is too long | Control time is within 2 hours |
| tastes bitter | Improper seasoning ratio | Reduce the amount of soy sauce/sugar |
6. Comparison of cooking methods of pork belly in different cuisines
1.How to make braised pork:Fry first and then stew, paying attention to the color of the sugar and the reduction of juice.
2.Braised pork recipe:Soak at low temperature for a long time, spices are the key
3.How to make stew:Keep the original flavor of the original soup and highlight the aroma of meat
4.How to steam meat:Steam softens and retains more nutrients
After mastering these techniques, I believe you will be able to make pork belly that is soft, tasty, fat but not greasy. It is recommended to take notes when trying it for the first time to find the cooking method that best suits your taste and kitchenware.
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