Japanese Chashu Pork - The Easiest Way To Make This Mouth-Watering Dish

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs offer a more affordable option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness with fewer calories.

sake

🥗Healthier: dry white wine

💰Cheaper: rice vinegar

Dry white wine provides a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Prepare the pork belly and cut it into pieces as needed.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add vegetable oil.

Add the pork belly to the pot and brown it on all sides.

Remove the pork and set aside.

In the same pot, add chicken stock, oyster sauce, sake, soy sauce, dry sherry, and soft brown sugar, stirring to combine.

Add the ginger and spring onions to the pot.

Return the pork belly to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking until tender, turning occasionally.

Remove the pork and let it cool slightly before slicing.

Strain the sauce and return it to the pot, simmering until thickened.

Serve the sliced pork with the reduced sauce.

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