Chashu Pork Recipe
Chashu pork is a beloved Japanese dish featuring tender and flavorful braised pork belly. It is a key component in many Japanese dishes, most notably ramen. This recipe yields succulent slices of pork belly infused with a savory-sweet marinade, perfect for enhancing the flavor of your favorite noodle soups or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork belly
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 slices ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water, soy sauce, sake, mirin, garlic, ginger, green onions, sugar, and star anise (if using). Bring to a boil.
- Add the pork belly to the pot, making sure it is submerged in the liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the pot and let it cool slightly.
- Slice the pork thinly against the grain.
- Serve the chashu pork slices with your favorite ramen or rice dishes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the pork belly in a hot skillet before braising.
- Chashu pork can also be prepared in a slow cooker or pressure cooker for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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