1.25 Lb. round log of pork belly or a slab cut into several pieces
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 Knob ginger
1/2 Cup Sake
1/2 Cup of light soy sauce (Isukuchi)
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
3 Scallions, sliced
Sear the roll or slabs well with the vegetable oil and set aside
Make a braising mixture by adding all ingredients to thick bottomed pot the after attaining boiling temperature, reduce to a simmer
Add Pork to simmering mixture and cook in covered pot for 2 hours or until fork tender. Rotate every 1/2 hour
When done remove, strain and when adequately cooled, place pork and liquid in a plastic bag and marinade overnight in refrigerator.
Next day slice log into 1/4-inch thick slices. Do the same if you have slabs.
When about to serve, broil for several minutes until caramelized and crispy
Calories;
Approximately 1250 calories in total