OKINAWA SHOYU PORK BELLY

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Rich and full of flavor, pork belly is slowly simmered in a sweet and savory mixture of soy sauce and brown sugar. Serve it over a bowl of steamy rice for a meal worth waiting for.

Provided by Karen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds pork belly
water to cover
¾ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
¾ cup tightly packed brown sugar
¾ cup oyster sauce
¾ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
½ 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

Steps:

  • Place pork belly in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover pork by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours. Discard water and fill pot with fresh water 1-inch above the pork. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until pork begins to soften, about 1 hour.
  • Remove pork from the water and place on a work surface. Allow pork to cool for a few minutes.
  • Slice the thick skin off the pork and discard. Cut the pork meat into 1-inch-wide slices.
  • 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. Add the pork and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and place a sheet of aluminum foil directly over pork and sauce. Simmer mixture, turning pork frequently, until evenly cooked, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 2469.8 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

Sandy Zane
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I'm not sure about the combination of pork belly and pineapple, but I'm willing to give it a try.


David Claudius
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.


REBECCA Ndirangu
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I'm always looking for new pork belly recipes. This one looks like a winner.


SnikiLle Lushaba
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This recipe sounds delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend.


Luvuyo Filtane
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I can't wait to try this recipe again.


Ngwu Pedro
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This dish was easy to follow and turned out great.


Rose_The_ Evil_Cat
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork belly.


Umar Saif
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Katherine Taylor
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again for my friends and family.


Al saba
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This was the best pork belly dish I've ever had.


Zainab Omoyeni
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


MD rafikul Islam
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it.


Richard Onguto
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Kiesha Queen
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall this was a great dish.


Sajidjee Sajidjee
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I loved the crispy skin and tender meat of the pork belly.


ray hudson
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of pork belly.


M‚Äåd Jahid
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I'm not usually a fan of pork belly, but this dish changed my mind. It was so crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Becky Keylana
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This was an amazing dish! The pork belly was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.