Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork belly, skin scored
- 1 cup sake
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 steamed buns (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pickled cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the pork belly in the pot, skin-side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden crust forms.
- Turn the pork belly over and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sake, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil, whisking until well blended.
- Pour the mixture over the seared pork belly in the pot.
- Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let it simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, checking occasionally and stirring to prevent sticking, until the pork is fork-tender.
- After cooking, remove the pork belly and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Strain the braising liquid and return it to the pot, simmering until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Cut the pork belly into small pieces.
- Assemble the sliders by placing pork belly inside the steamed buns and topping with pickled cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions.
- Drizzle the thickened sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the pork belly is well scored for better flavor absorption.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding sliced chili peppers to the toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg