Slow Cooker Japanese Teriyaki Pork Belly with Green Onions: Sweet, Savory, and Succulent

Slow Cooker Japanese Teriyaki Pork Belly with Green Onions

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 1247

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs pork belly
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Method

 

1. Place the pork belly in the slow cooker, cut side down, to keep the meat from drying out.
2. In a bowl whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes.
3. Pour the sauce over the pork, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours (480 minutes).
4. After the cooking time, remove the pork and set it aside. Turn the slow cooker to high, and let the sauce reduce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
5. Slice the pork into bite‑size pieces and return them to the slow cooker to coat with the reduced sauce.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds before serving.
7. Serve the pork over steamed jasmine rice for a comforting, family‑style meal.
8. Before serving, verify doneness with a food thermometer.

Notes

I always slice the pork belly into 1‑inch thick slabs before adding to the slow cooker; that way the edges crisp up nicely when I finish it under the broiler. I also add a splash of rice vinegar at the end to brighten the sauce and cut through the sweetness.

Food Safety Note: Always use a food thermometer to confirm your dish has reached a safe internal temperature before serving, and follow your country’s official food safety guidelines for meat, poultry, and slow-cooking. Cook times in this recipe are estimates — appliance and ingredient variation affects actual cook time.