Soy-Ginger Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Radish

Name: Soy-Ginger Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Radish
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork belly; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 1.5 oz, thinly sliced fresh ginger; 1 tbsp white sugar; 1 cup, thinly sliced pickled radish; 2 tbsp sake

Slow-braised pork belly with sweet soy and ginger, served with tangy pickled radish for balanced flavor.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 90 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork belly
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1.5 oz, thinly sliced fresh ginger
1 tbsp white sugar
1 cup, thinly sliced pickled radish
2 tbsp sake

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs pork belly dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt. Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear pork belly for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 2: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1.5 oz thinly sliced fresh ginger, 1 tbsp white sugar, and 2 tbsp sake to the pot. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3: Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and braise for 1 hour 15 minutes until pork is fork-tender. Remove pork and let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Strain braising liquid into a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and reduce until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8 minutes). Slice 1 cup pickled radish thinly and arrange on a plate. Place sliced pork belly on top and drizzle with reduced sauce.