Chashu Pork Marinade Recipe

Name: Chashu Pork Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons sake; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 green onions, chopped

Japanese · Condiment · 10 min total

Chashu pork marinade recipe videos

A savory-sweet marinade for making tender, flavorful chashu pork, perfect for ramen or as a standalone dish.

10
min prep

4
servings

60
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a bowl; stir until sugar dissolves.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onions; mix well.
Use immediately to marinate pork belly or shoulder for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Reserve any leftover marinade for basting or as a dipping sauce.

Tips

For deeper flavor, simmer the marinade for 2 minutes after combining, then cool before using.
Store unused marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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