Japanese Style Pork Bbq Pork Yakiniku
Savor the irresistible flavors of Japanese cuisine with this Japanese Style Pork BBQ, also known as pork yakiniku. Succulent slices of pork belly or shoulder are marinated to perfection in a rich blend of soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, delivering a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and umami notes. Grilled or pan-seared until lightly caramelized and tender, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience enhanced by a garnish of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onion. Perfectly paired with a bowl of steamed rice, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Bring the essence of Japanese BBQ to your table in just 30 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork belly or pork shoulder (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onion (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to create the marinade.
2. Place the thinly sliced pork into the marinade, ensuring every piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor).
3. Preheat a grill, grill pan, or large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. If cooking on a stovetop, heat a thin layer of cooking oil in the skillet.
5. Remove the marinated pork from the fridge and cook in batches. Lay the slices flat on the hot surface and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and fully cooked through.
6. Transfer the cooked pork to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish.
7. Serve immediately with cooked rice on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
