Savor the rich flavors of Japanese Braised Pork Belly, a melt-in-your-mouth dish made with tender pork, soy sauce, and mirin. Perfect for a comforting dinner or special occasion!
1157 kcal
/serving
2 hrs 20 mins
Serves
8
Medium
Asian
Meal Prep Friendly
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1.5kg pork belly, skin removed'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '175ml soy sauce'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '250ml mirin'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '250ml sake'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100g granulated sugar'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp neutral oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 bunch green onions, cut into 5cm segments'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 shallot, peeled and halved'}
Preparation
- Lay the pork belly flat and roll it tightly into a log from the longest side.
- Secure with kitchen twine every few inches.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the rolled pork belly for 2-3 mins on each side until browned.
- Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water.
- Pour into the Dutch oven, bring to a boil, and deglaze the pan.
- Reduce heat to low, add the pork, ginger, green onions, and shallot.
- Cover and braise in the oven, turning every 15 mins for 1-2 hrs until tender.
Plating & Serving
- Remove pork from the Dutch oven and let cool.
- Slice and sear before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
Marinate the pork overnight in the cooking liquid for enhanced flavour. Ideal for ramen or as a sandwich filling.
Suggested Sides
steamed rice
vegetables
Nutrition per Serving
1157
Calories
20.2g
Protein
17% DV
19.3g
Carbs
7% DV
103.1g
Fat
132% DV
0.8g
Fiber
2% DV
13.5g
Sugars
1359mg
Sodium
91% DV
135mg
Cholesterol
38% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb |
| Health Labels | Keto Friendly Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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