You Can Cut it with Chopsticks: Tender Pork Chunks

Name: You Can Cut it with Chopsticks: Tender Pork Chunks Using a Pressure Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 grams Pork belly meat (block); 50 grams Fresh ginger (thinly sliced); 1 Japanese leek (the green part); 8 Boiled eggs; 300 ml Water; 100 ml Cooking sake; 40 grams Soft light brown sugar; 50 ml Mirin; 50 ml Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Miso; 1 White leeks (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Cut the pork belly meat into 2 cubes (yields 16 cubes).
2
Line the meat in a frying pan, turn on the heat, and cook it until just the edges of the meat turn golden brown.
3
Add the meat from step 1, the broth, ginger, and Japanese leeks to the pressure cooker, and turn on the heat.
4
After bringing it to a boil and it has started to pressurize, reduce to a low heat, and stew for 25 minutes.
5
After the pressure has dissipated, turn the heat on again.
6
Once it has come to a boil and has started to pressurize, reduce to low heat, and stew for 25 minutes.
7
After the pressure has dissipated, add boiled eggs, and stew for 10 minutes over medium heat without covering with a lid.
8
Arrange on plates, and top with white leeks.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 800 grams Pork belly meat (block), 50 grams Fresh ginger (thinly sliced), 1 Japanese leek (the green part), 8 Boiled eggs, and more.

Yes, You Can Cut it with Chopsticks: Tender Pork Chunks Using a Pressure Cooker falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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You Can Cut it with Chopsticks: Tender Pork Chunks Using a Pressure Cooker

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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