Craving braised pork but dreading the hassle of stewing?
Want that tender, flavorful, non-greasy texture without babysitting a pot?
No worries! Today, I’ll show you an ultra-simple lazy braised pork recipe using just a rice cooker—one button, 30 minutes, and you’ll have melt-in-your-mouth, aromatic braised pork!
No need to caramelize sugar or stir endlessly—even kitchen newbies can nail chef-level taste with ease!
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Lazy Rice Cooker Braised Pork | Done in 30 Minutes!
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
- Pork belly - 500g (cut into chunks)
- Light soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Dark soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (for color)
- Rock sugar - 10g (or regular sugar)
- Cooking wine - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger slices - 3-4 pieces
- Star anise - 1 piece
- Bay leaves - 2 pieces (optional)
- Water - enough to cover the meat
Lazy Method | One-Button Rice Cooker Magic
- Blanch to Remove Odor: Place pork belly in cold water with 1 tablespoon of cooking wine. Bring to a boil, skim off foam, then drain and set aside.
- Toss Everything In: Add blanched pork, ginger, star anise, bay leaves, rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and cooking wine to the rice cooker. Pour in water to cover the meat.
- Hit “Cook” and Wait 30 Minutes: No stirring, no watching—just press the “cook rice” button and wait for it to switch to warm mode.
- Reduce Sauce (Optional): If there’s extra liquid, open the lid, press “cook” again for 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce and coat the meat.
- Plate and Garnish: Sprinkle with green onions and serve—pairs perfectly with rice!
Lazy Tips | Boost Flavor and Texture!
- Skip Blanching? Rinse pork with hot water to remove blood and impurities.
- Want It Extra Tender? Use the “soup” mode for 40-50 minutes for meltier meat.
- Craving Deeper Flavor? Marinate the pork with the seasonings for 10 minutes first.
- Love Preserved Veggie Style? Add a few dried plum vegetable pieces for a richer taste.
30-Minute Quick Dish—Lazy Cooks’ Must-Have!
This rice cooker braised pork is not only simple and fast but also matches the taste of traditional stewing—a total win for lazy cooks!
Just toss it in, and 30 minutes later, you’ve got tender, flavorful pork that’s a rice-pairing dream!
What other lazy rice cooker dishes do you know? Share your shortcuts in the comments!