Rich Ramen Broth with Grilled Pork and Soft-Boiled Egg

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A deeply flavored pork broth simmered for hours, served with tender grilled pork slices, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh ramen noodles for a comforting bowl. This japanese-inspired noodles ready in about 280 minutes pairs pork bones, water, inch piece, sliced ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 260 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large stockpot, add 2 lbs pork bones and 12 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam and impurities for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 2-inch sliced ginger, 6 smashed garlic cloves, and 3 green onions pieces to the pot. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 4 hours to extract a rich broth.
  3. Step 3: After simmering, strain broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, and 2 tbsp sake. Keep warm over low heat.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder for 2 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Bring a pot of water to boil and carefully add 4 large eggs. Boil for exactly 7 minutes for soft-yolk eggs. Transfer eggs to ice water, peel, and halve.
  6. Step 6: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, about 3 minutes, then drain.
  7. Step 7: Divide noodles among 4 bowls. Pour hot broth over noodles, top with grilled pork slices, halved soft-boiled eggs, 1 cup bean sprouts, 1 tbsp sesame oil drizzle, and 4 nori strips. Serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Rich Ramen Broth with Grilled Pork and Soft-Boiled Egg take to make?

Total time is about 280 minutes (20 min prep + 260 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Rich Ramen Broth with Grilled Pork and Soft-Boiled Egg?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork bones from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Rich Ramen Broth with Grilled Pork and Soft-Boiled Egg?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Rich Ramen Broth with Grilled Pork and Soft-Boiled Egg for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Rich Ramen Broth with Grilled Pork and Soft-Boiled Egg?

Japanese noodles like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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