20-Min Kakuni Pork Belly
Tender pork belly braised in a glossy soy-mirin glaze inspired by kakuni — no long simmer required. Caramelize the pork first, then finish in a reduced sauce.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut pork belly into 1.5-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high. Sear pork cubes skin-side down, 2 minutes per side, until deep brown. Pour off most fat.
Step 3
Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, and ginger slices. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium.
Step 4
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces and coats the pork, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Chop scallions. Scatter over pork and serve with rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- spoon
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