Slow-Simmered Soy-Braised Pork Belly with Daikon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Rich pork belly slowly braised in a savory soy and mirin broth paired with tender daikon radish for a comforting Japanese pork dish. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs soy sauce, mirin, sake for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork belly, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp green onions, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add 1 lb pork belly cubes. Brown the pork for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely caramelized.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup daikon radish chunks and 1 tbsp thinly sliced ginger to the pot, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 1/4 cup sake, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
4. Step 4: Simmer gently for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and daikon is soft and infused with the sauce.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.