Pork in sweet soy sauce

4 servings

50 minutes

Pork in sweet soy sauce is a dish that combines rich aromas and tender meat. The deep roots of the recipe trace back to European culinary traditions with Eastern notes. Butter adds softness, while ginger and garlic create a spicy base. Soy sauce and chicken broth turn the pork into a caramelized masterpiece infused with sweet-salty flavor. Slow simmering reveals all the facets of the ingredients, making the meat juicy and rich. The dish pairs perfectly with boiled potatoes, highlighting its depth and harmony of flavors. This recipe is ideal for a cozy family dinner, bringing warm notes to the home atmosphere.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 551.2
• Proteins: 57.7g
• Fats: 28.7g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Ingredients

• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Pork: 1 kg
• Ginger root: 1 pc
• Soy sauce: 9 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Chicken broth: 3 glass
• Boiled potatoes: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, sauté a handful of chopped onion and 3 cloves of garlic over low heat, then add diced pork (about 1 kg) and a piece of finely chopped peeled ginger root.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Pork: 1 kg
   • Ginger root: 1 piece

2. Fry everything for about 2 minutes, then add soy sauce and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 9 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Pour 3 cups of chicken broth into a saucepan, add whole hot pepper, and simmer the meat uncovered on the lowest heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 3 glasss
   • Boiled potatoes:  to taste

4. After 20 minutes, drain the liquid, put it on the fire, and reduce it by half.

5. Let the meat caramelize in the saucepan, pour in the reduced sauce, and simmer for another 7-10 minutes.

6. Serve with boiled potatoes.