Japanese braised pork belly recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 130C / 250F / Gas mark 1/2.

2. 2

   Remove the skin from the pork belly and cut the pork into 1 inch cubes.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a heavy based, ovenproof pan over a medium high heat then add the pork cubes and cook until browned on all sides.

4. 4

   Push the meat to one side of the pan then sprinkle the sugar into the fat at the bottom of the pan.

5. 5

   Stir until the sugar starts to caramelize then stir in the pork so that is well coated.

6. 6

   Add the ginger, soy sauce, Mirin, rice wine vinegar, star anise, spring onions and water to the pan and bring the mixture to simmering point.

7. 7

   Cover and transfer to the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is extremely tender.

8. 8

   Remove the meat from the liquid and divide between 4 bowls before pouring some of the cooking liquid over the top.

9. 9

   Serve with plain rice and simple green vegetables.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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