How to Make Okinawa Shoyu Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Okinawa Shoyu Pork is a traditional dish from the Okinawan region of Japan, known for its unique blend of flavors and rich cultural heritage. This dish showcases the influence of Chinese and Japanese cuisine in Okinawan cooking, resulting in a savory and flavorful pork dish that is beloved by locals and visitors alike.

The key to the deliciousness of Okinawa Shoyu Pork lies in the marinade, which is made with a combination of soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, and ginger. This combination ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds whole pork belly
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place pork belly into a large pot, and cover with water about 1-inch above the pork. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Discard water and fill pot with fresh water about 1-inch above the pork. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the pork begins to soften, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the pork from the water, and place on a cutting board. Allow pork to cool for a few minutes, then slice off the thick skin and discard. Cut the remaining pork meat into 1-inch wide slices. Set aside.
  • Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced pork belly, then bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and place a sheet of aluminum foil directly over the meat and sauce. Simmer uncovered until the pork is tender, 30 to 45 minutes, turning the pork several times to cook evenly.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 2071mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 292mg