The Ultimate Miso Braised Pork Recipe: Irresistibly Juicy

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1tablespooncanola oil

  • 5poundspork butt (shoulder roast) cut into 2-inch slices

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • 1teaspoonminced ginger

  • 2cupswater, more if needed

  • cupsoy sauce

  • cupbrown sugar

  • ¾cupwhite (shiro) miso

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Sear pork slices until well browned on both sides, then remove. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and miso; bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the caramelized juices.

  2. Place pork into pot, add additional water if needed to cover pork with the sauce. Then, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours until the pork is tender, and the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
46%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Cholesterol
134mg
45%
Sodium
1166mg
51%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
35g
70%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
47mg
4%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
637mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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