Chashu Pork
Indulge in the savory decadence of homemade Chashu Pork, a dish beloved in Japanese cuisine for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich, caramelized flavor. This classic recipe features pork belly slow-simmered in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, complemented by the warm spice of ginger, garlic, and fresh scallions. The tender pork is rolled and cooked to perfection, ensuring a beautifully uniform shape and enticing appearance. Perfectly sliced, it’s ideal for topping ramen noodles or as a side dish that steals the spotlight. With a flavorful cooking liquid that doubles as a sauce or ramen enhancer, this Chashu Pork recipe is a true masterpiece for pork lovers and Japanese food enthusiasts. Create restaurant-quality Chashu in your own kitchen with this approachable yet tantalizing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup mirin
- 0.5 cup sake
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 inches ginger
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 whole scallions
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Roll the pork belly tightly and secure it with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals. This helps maintain its shape while cooking.
In a large pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Peel and slice the ginger into thin rounds. Add it to the pot.
Peel the garlic cloves, slightly crush them with the side of a knife, and add them to the pot.
Cut each scallion into thirds and add them to the pot.
Place the pork belly in the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. If needed, add more water to cover the pork.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar.
Simmer the pork belly for around 2.5 to 3 hours, turning it occasionally to ensure even cooking.
After the pork is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, remove the kitchen twine.
Slice the chashu pork into thin slices. Serve it atop ramen or as a part of other dishes.
Strain the remaining cooking liquid and use it as a sauce over the pork or to flavor ramen broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1582 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
