Posted on Wed 15th November 2023

Japanese Chashu Pork

Take a journey with us into the world of Japanese cuisine, learn tips and tricks that you can take home, and find out why this chashu pork is such a hit!

Cuisine

Japanese

Time

2 hours

Servings

4 people

Ingredients

1 kg pork belly
3 spring onions
1 thumb sized piece ginger
½ tbsp vegetable oil
100ml cup chicken stock

The Sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce
100ml sake
100ml cup Japanese soy sauce
100ml dry sherry
3 tbsp soft brown sugar

Method

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan over high heat. Sear the pieces fat-side down first, then flip them over to sear the other sides, which will take about 10 minutes.

Cooking

2. While searing, add the spring onion and ginger and continue to sear for another 3-4 minutes. Pour in the sauce and bring it to a vigorous boil. Then pour in the chicken stock and turn the heat to low/simmer.

3. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 1 ½ hours, turning the pork belly occasionally.

4. Turn the heat back up to high and remove the lid, reduce the sauce until thick and syrupy in texture.

5. Remove the char siu and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing