How to Make Miso Braised Pork in 15 Minutes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tickle your taste buds and make your dinner guests envision you as a gourmet chef? Well, buckle up because we are about to dive into the delicious world of Miso Braised Pork Belly! This dish has the ability to make you feel like a culinary wizard, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

Miso Braised Pork Belly: VitaClay is Your Personal Chef!

Let’s kick things off by feasting our eyes on this drool-worthy creation!

Miso Braised Pork Belly

Now that we’ve got our appetites roused, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of the ingredients you’ll need to whip up this scrumptious dish:

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup miso paste (preferably white or yellow)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sake (or substitute with dry white wine)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
  • Steamed rice (to serve, because what is pork belly without rice?)

Instructions:

  1. First, we need to show our pork belly some love! Start by mixing the miso paste, soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl. This marinade is the magical potion for your pork!
  2. Add the pork belly cubes to the mixture, ensuring every piece is beautifully coated. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes, or if you’re feeling particularly patient, let it hang out in the fridge for a couple of hours (or overnight!).
  3. Once your pork has marinated and gained character, it’s time to cook it! If you’re using a VitaClay cooker, place the pork and marinade into the pot and set it to cook on the slow-cook setting for about 6 hours. If you don’t have one, a slow cooker or Dutch oven will do just fine!
  4. After the magic time has passed, your pork belly should be falling apart tender with flavors that could make a Michelin-star chef weep with joy.
  5. Served over a steaming bed of rice and topped with chopped green onions, this dish is ready to impress!

So go ahead, channel your inner chef and serve this up at your next gathering! Miso Braised Pork Belly is bound to steal the spotlight and leave everyone begging for your secret recipe!