Ainu-style Roasted Pork Belly With Soy Ginger Glaze

Ainu-style Roasted Pork Belly with Soy Ginger Glaze is a traditional dish from the Ainu people, the indigenous inhabitants of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. This recipe combines the rich flavors of roasted pork belly with a sweet and savory soy ginger glaze, creating a delicious and comforting dish.

Ainu-style Roasted Pork Belly With Soy Ginger Glaze

Ingredients

  • Pork belly - 2 lbs
  • Soy sauce - 1/2 cup
  • Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
  • Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
  • Ginger, grated - 1 tablespoon
  • Scallions, chopped - for garnish
  • Sesame seeds - for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Score the skin of the pork belly with a sharp knife and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the pork belly in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 1.5 hours.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the glaze is slightly thickened.
  5. After 1.5 hours, brush the pork belly with the soy ginger glaze and return to the oven for another 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
  6. Once the pork belly is caramelized and tender, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Roasting pan Sharp knife Small saucepan

Tools

Oven Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ainu-style Roasted Pork Belly with Soy Ginger Glaze with steamed white rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly in the soy ginger glaze overnight before roasting.

Cost

$15