Okinawa Japan Shoyu Pork

Step 1: Put pork belly in large stock pot covered with water.

Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer .

Step 3: Cook for 2 hours.

Step 4: Pull out and remove skin.

Step 5: Chop into small pieces

Step 6: In a large saucepan combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, half a cup of water, mirin, ginger, and garlic, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 7: After adding the sliced pork belly, bring the liquid back up to a boil.

Step 8: The heat should be turned down to a low setting, and a layer of aluminum foil should be placed directly over the meat and sauce.

Step 9: Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, turning the pork several times to ensure that it cooks evenly and achieving the desired tenderness.