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Chashu (Japanese Braised Pork) Recipe

Delicious and tender Japanese braised pork, perfect for ramen or rice bowls.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork belly
  • 1 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 cup Mirin
  • 1 cup Sake
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Ginger (sliced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (smashed)
  • 4 Green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)

Instructions 

  1. 1. Roll the pork belly and tie it with kitchen twine.
  2. 2. In a large pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, water, ginger, garlic, and green onions.
  3. 3. Add the pork belly to the pot and bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  5. 5. Remove the pork belly and let it cool before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 500mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Braised Pork, Chashu, Japanese
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