Protein
Pork Belly Block
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(Local supermarket)
What is it?
A rich, fatty, and unsliced slab of pork belly. Through slow and gentle braising, its tough connective tissues and collagen break down into gelatin, yielding incredibly tender meat perfect for chashu.
Substitution Guide
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Best Substitute
Pork Shoulder Block
Pork shoulder has enough marbling and connective tissue to braise beautifully into a tender topping. It yields a slightly meatier and less fatty chashu compared to belly.
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Acceptable
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NEVER Use
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Sensory Profile
Recipes Using Pork Belly Block
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