Transfer the cleaned pork belly to a medium bowl and marinate it with fish sauce, salt, sugar, ground black pepper, bouillon powder, MSG, garlic, and shallots for at least 30 minutes. For best results ...

In this collection, we’ve curated over 60 must-try authentic Vietnamese recipes, featuring beloved dishes like pho, banh mi, and pork belly. From the bustling street vendors of Ho Chi Minh City ...

We haven’t put any chilli in this as it’s usually not included in caramelised pork. But feel free to add it if you like. Leftovers can be made into spring rolls – see the tip below.

This Vietnamese dish is one of my favourite ... refreshed rather than heavy and lethargic. Most recipes for bun cha call for pork belly but I prefer pork neck (also called pork jowl).

For a whole pork belly, take a leaf out of the Italians’ book: slather the belly with herbs, roll it up and tie it tightly, then roast in a low oven overnight (look for a recipe for porchetta).

If you live in an area with a large Vietnamese population ... If you don't like innards and extremities, substitute boiled pork belly for the pig's ear and chicken giblets.

Food & Wine's guide takes you through all the ways you can cook with pork belly by providing dozens of recipes and tips from chefs.