Low Sodium Chashu Pork
Experience the rich, tender deliciousness of **Low Sodium Chashu Pork**, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese favorite. This aromatic dish features succulent pork belly simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth made with low sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, and natural sweeteners like brown sugar. Infused with ginger, garlic, and fresh green onions, it boasts an alluring balance of sweet and savory notes while being mindful of salt intake. Perfect for bowl toppings or served with rice, this recipe is slow-cooked to lock in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. With easy prep steps, it’s ideal for those seeking a lighter yet indulgent home-cooked meal with all the comforting depth of traditional chashu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork belly
- 0.25 cup Low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 0.25 cup Sake
- 2 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Roll the pork belly into a log, skin side out, and tie it tightly with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals to maintain its shape during cooking.
In a Dutch oven or large pot, combine the low sodium soy sauce, mirin, sake, water, and brown sugar.
Peel and slice the ginger into thin rounds. Peel the garlic cloves but leave them whole. Cut the green onions into 4-inch pieces.
Add the ginger, garlic, and green onions to the pot.
Place the tied pork belly in the pot, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid as much as possible.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar, and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours.
Turn the pork every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption, and check the liquid level. Add a bit more water if it reduces too much.
Once the pork is tender and easily pierced with a fork, remove it from the heat. Allow the pork to cool slightly before slicing.
To serve, slice the chashu pork into thin rounds. It can be served over rice, as a topping for ramen, or stored in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 481.3 g | 617% | |
| Saturated Fat | 175.1 g | 875% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 653 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3005 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.0 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*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.
