Okinawa Shoyu Pork
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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1.5 pounds whole pork belly
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup packed brown sugar
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 clove garlic, or to taste
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Step 1 (Put the pork belly in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes. Throw away the water and add fresh water to cover the pork. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour.)
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Step 2 (Take the pork out of the pot and let it cool. Remove the thick skin and cut the remaining pork into 1-inch wide slices.)
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Step 3 (Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, 0.5 cup water, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, add the sliced pork, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes with a sheet of aluminum foil over the meat, turning the pork several times.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 16g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 41mg
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Sodium 2071mg
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Total Carbohydrate 27g
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Protein 15g
* 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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