Okinawa Shoyu Pork Recipe

Name: Okinawa Shoyu Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork belly; water to cover; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup oyster sauce; 3/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 small clove garlic, minced; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds pork belly
water to cover
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup oyster sauce
3/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 small clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Place pork belly in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover pork by 1 inch; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours.
3
Discard water and fill pot with fresh water 1-inch above the pork.
4
Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until pork begins to soften, about 1 hour.
5
Remove pork from the water and place on a work surface.
6
Allow pork to cool for a few minutes.
7
Slice the thick skin off the pork and discard.
8
Cut the pork meat into 1-inch-wide slices.
9
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, mirin, 1/2 cup water, ginger, and 1 large and 1 small clove garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
10
Add the pork and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and place a sheet of aluminum foil directly over pork and sauce.
11
Simmer mixture, turning pork frequently, until evenly cooked, 30 to 45 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds pork belly, water to cover, 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 3/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Okinawa Shoyu Pork falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Okinawa Shoyu Pork

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