
Braised Pork Belly Kakuni with Daikon
Traditional Japanese slow-braised pork belly rendered low-carb by substituting sugar with erythritol.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
2h
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork Belly
- 1 large Daikon Radish
- 0.5 cup Sake
- 0.5 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Erythritol
- 4 stalks Green Onions
- 1 knob Ginger
Instructions
- 1
Sear pork belly cubes on all sides until fat is rendered and golden.
- 2
Place pork in a heavy pot with water and ginger; simmer for 1 hour to tenderize.
- 3
Add daikon, sake, soy sauce, and sweetener.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for another hour until the liquid reduces to a thick glaze.
- 5
Skim excess fat meticulously before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
650
kcal
Protein
35
g
Carbs
8
g
Fat
52
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
1
g
Sodium
1100
mg
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