Miso Braised Pork
This pork is salty and sweet. It tastes good and is easy to cook. You can make it in a big pot.
You can also use a slow cooker. Brown the meat first on the stove. Make the sauce and put everything in the machine.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 7, 2026Share
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Description
This pork is salty and sweet. It tastes good and is easy to cook. You can make it in a big pot.
You can also use a slow cooker. Brown the meat first on the stove. Make the sauce and put everything in the machine.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 8
1 tablespoon canola oil
5 pounds pork butt (shoulder roast) cut into 2-inch slices
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 cups water, more if needed
0.33333334326744 cup soy sauce
0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup white (shiro) miso
Instructions
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Heat canola oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Brown the pork slices on both sides and take them out. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Mix in water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and miso. Let it simmer and scrape the bottom of the pot.
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Put the pork back in the pot. Add more water if the meat is not covered. Turn the heat to medium-low and put on a lid. Cook for 3 hours until the meat is soft and the sauce is thick.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 36g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 134mg
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Sodium 1166mg
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Total Carbohydrate 12g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 35g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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