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Friend’s Post – Honey Pork Belly by Nami of Just One Cookbook

Posted on June 21, 2012 | by Ray

I am very excited and proud to have a good friend cooking with us today. I’m sure most of you know her. She is Nami of Just One Cookbook. This young lady never ceases to amaze not only me, but I’m sure most of you who have been following her blog. Her delicious Japanese cooking, her simple and yet elegant presentation of the dishes, and the photography that is just Ahh-mazing! Let us all welcome Nami of Just One Cookbook.

Hi everyone! My name is Nami and I share quick and easy Japanese recipes at Just One Cookbook. You might remember my blog when Ray shared his delicious Stir Fried Shrimp & Asparagus in Black Bean Sauce recipe back in April.

I’m so excited to be here today because Ray’s blog is super popular and I am really honored that he would let me share my recipe with his readers! Thanks Ray!

Today I would love to share my family’s favorite pork belly recipe because I noticed that similar to the Japanese, Filipinos also love using pork belly as an ingredient in their cuisine. This juicy flavorful meat is a wonderful contribution to the meal and surely we can’t get enough of it.

This particular recipe is a very easy one and I highly recommend you to give it a try because it’s simply DELICIOUS! It’s a perfect dish for a busy weeknight. I usually serve it as donburi style (rice bowl) and make a simple miso soup to compliment the rice dish. The whole meal can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and cleanup is easy! I hope you will enjoy it!

Honey Pork Belly

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield 2 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 lb (350g) pork belly
Oil
Blanched spinach (optional)
Japanese mayonnaise (optional)
Ichimi Togarashi (optional)

Seasonings

2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. oyster sauce
2 garlic cloves

DIRECTIONS:

Slice pork belly into 1/4 inch (6-7mm) pieces.

Grate garlic cloves (or you can use a garlic press).

Heat oil in a large frying pan and start cooking pork belly on high heat when the frying pan is hot.

The oil might splatter so you can use a splatter screen to avoid mess in your kitchen.

When both side of pork belly is nicely browned, turn off the heat.

Wipe off the excess oil completely.

Turn the heat back on to medium heat and add Seasonings.

Cook over medium heat until the meat start to have nice glaze. Try not to burn the sauce.

Enjoy the juicy flavorful meat with blanched spinach to balance out the palate. Our family’s favorite way of eating Honey Pork Belly is to make a donburi style (rice bowl). Place blanched spinach over a bowl of rice. Lay pieces of pork belly on top and drizzle Japanese mayonnaise with sprinkle of Ichimi Togarashi. The mayonnaise goes amazingly well with the salty sweet sauce.

ENJOY!

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77 Comments → “Friend’s Post – Honey Pork Belly by Nami of Just One Cookbook”

MaryMoh

11 months ago

Mmmm…this just looks too delicious. I seldom eat belly pork but if I eat, I want it ti=o be very delicious and eat to my heart’s content…hehe. This one is definitely one that I will eat a lot. Love the simple ingredients used. I love simple and easy cooking. Thanks very much, Nami, for sharing. Ray, you got the right guest blogger!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you MaryMoh! I’m the opposite – I always have pork belly (slices or block) in my freezer. Hope this simple and easy recipe will convince you to try!
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Ashley

11 months ago

Pork belly is so so sacred in my heart – love this recipe!!!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Ashley, me too! ^_^
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Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook)

11 months ago

Oh my god does this look and sound delicious! YUM!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Jenn and Seth!
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Cristina

11 months ago

Two of my favorite people and bloggers on one post! Hi Ray and Nami!!

Fantastic supporting/directional images. Now the Japanese mayo, is that something easy to find or is that something homemade? Serving this with brown or white rice with some steamed bok choy…YUM! Thanks for sharing this Nami!

Thanks Ray for featuring Just One Cookbook! You two have a great weekend…

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Cristina! Japanese mayo is easy to find if you live close to a Japanese/Chinese (or Asian) market. If you click on the link, it shows you the example of Japanese mayo and also how to make Japanese mayo using American mayo (although it’s not perfectly same).
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Cucina49

11 months ago

Wow, this is really gorgeous–perfectly lacquered! Pork belly is so sumptuous and full of flavor that I think some greens and a little bit of rice are the perfect accompaniments to cut through the fattiness of it.
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you for your kind compliment!
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Elizabeth @Mango_Queen

11 months ago

Wowza! This is absolutely so delish! This reminds me of our own “lechon kawali”. Like I told Nami on her site, I am drawn to anything that has “pork belly” on the recipe title. Thanks for sharing this guest post. I must try this soon. BTW, can I use pork shoulder instead? That’s what I currently have in the freezer.
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  I know, I remember drooling over over your pork belly recipe. I have never used pork shoulder. As long as it’s fatty, I think it’ll work. But I can’g guaranteed since I’ve never tried it before…
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Candice

11 months ago

Ray, thanks for having Nami as your guest blogger today. =)

Nami – this looks absolutely delicious! I love that it’s so easy to make too. =D when you say it’s yields two servings, is that for two adults?

Thanks.

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Yes I meant two adults. Because it’s fatty part of the meat, I think it’s too much for one person. What you see in the pan is the actual amount. Well, some people might finish the entire meat, but I think for healthy eating reason, 2 servings is perfect. Balance out with some veggies.
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Jenny

11 months ago

Hello Ray and hello Nami! This is a winner. Pork belly my absolute favourite! I’m going to send this to my son in Tokyo, who is experimenting with new recipes. I know he will love it. I’m gonna do it too!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Hi Jenny! Hope your son will like it. It’s some flavor that he’s used to and he must be eating a lot of delicious pork belly in Japan. Envious!
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Sandra

11 months ago

This looks amazing Nami and so quick and easy to prepare. I can see me making this often. It’s a pleasure to meet you Ray and thank you for inviting Nami to guest post.

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- Ray
  
  11 months ago
  
  It’s a pleasure to meet you too, Sandra.
  
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Sandra, I know you love pork dish. This one is for you!
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Juliana

11 months ago

Nice guest post Ray…as always Nami has awesome recipes.
Hope you are having a great week

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Juliana!
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Javelin Warrior

11 months ago

Nami, it’s great to see you guest blogging here for Ray and you’re right – this recipe is easy and fast. And it look fantastic. I’ve never made pork belly before, but I have seen it in stores so I need to give this a try…
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Yes I’ve seen pork belly block (or slices) in American market. A butcher can slice it for you too. This is very easy, quick and delicious… I wish all the cooking is like this!
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Jeannie

11 months ago

Mmmm…it does looks easy to prepare, you’ve got a very nice piece of pork belly there Nami, I must buy some this weekend:D Thanks for sharing! Hi Ray:) been around your blog quite often too!
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- Ray
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you, Jeannie! Yes you’ve been around and of course I appreciate it very much.
  
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Yes… I like buying good quality meat. It tastes wonderful!
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Ilke

11 months ago

Looks delicious! So nice to find your site! I am pretty sure I will be back often
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  I know, right? I am subscribing Ray’s site… never miss a post!
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mjskit

11 months ago

Well, this just looks awesomely good! Nami never ceases to amaze me with her delicious dishes and most are very easy. It’s the ingredients I have a challenge with, but this one definitely looks doable! I can’t wait to give this one a try!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  I know, some places have a hard time getting Japanese condiments and ingredients. I feel bad to share some recipes that require special ingredients. As I live in SF, I get almost everything here (besides some specialized or minor stuff). I’ll do my best to share some recipes that are easy for everyone to cook.
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Mi Vida en un Dulce

11 months ago

This is a great recipe. I like Nami’s blog, she has excellent recipes, as well as you…!!!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Nydia! You are very kind.
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Reem | Simply Reem

11 months ago

Beautiful!!!
Nami is awesome always… Her recipes always show how simple food can be soo tasty and beautiful!!
Beautiful guest post Ray!!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Reem for your kind words.
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Fern

11 months ago

Wow that looks sensational…it’s like a quick pan-fried charsiu! I’d be happy to order that at a restaurant!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Yeah kind of like that! Your kids will love it because of the sweet savory flavor!
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Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef

11 months ago

I think you’re right, Ray, everyone knows and loves Nami’s food and those gorgeous photos. Thanks for featuring her here.

The pork belly looks divine, doesn’t it?
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Nami | Just One Cookbook

11 months ago

Ray, thank you so much for having me today. I am so happy that I could share our family’s favorite pork belly recipe with your readers. I hope everyone will give it a try and enjoy this quick meal as much as we do. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thank you for reading my guest post!
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- Ray
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you very much for cooking with all of us. It was truly a pleasure having you.
  
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Meygan

11 months ago

This Honey pork is really awesome one and I haven’t tried this ever before.. I want to somehow make my own and see if it will be look almost same as this.. Thanks for the photos included!

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Meygan! I hope you enjoy cooking pork belly!
  
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Peggy

11 months ago

Nami never ceases to amaze me with all of her delicious recipes! This is no exception – great guest post =)
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you for your sweet words, Peggy! You are too kind.
  
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Sissi

11 months ago

Ray, you probably know how much I admire Nami and her Japanese creations! It was such a wonderful idea to invite her!
Nami, your pork looks as fabulous as all your dishes and as a big pork fan I’m keeping this recipe and you can be sure to find it one day on my blog (The last photo is extraordinary!). Luckily I have some pork in the fridge (not belly alas…) because having admired this beautiful dish on two blogs today I would die if I didn’t have some pork tonight!

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Haha, you are funny Sissi. I know you love pork dishes and I do too! Pork belly is delicious, and I’m cooking something with it tonight too (but better use it with moderation…).
  
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Lori Lynn

11 months ago

Love the presentation, with that zippy “Z” of mayo and the togarashi. Neat guest post. I look forward to exploring Ray’s blog.
LL
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  LL, you will love Ray’s blog! Delicious (meals) and beautiful (photography) all the way!
  
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Jean (lemons and anchovies)

11 months ago

I will continue to think about this plate of honey pork belly until I finally have some. Happy to see Nami here, Ray!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Jean! Visit me and eat with us one day!
  
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Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen

11 months ago

So simple and perfect for summer. These photos are drool worthy!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Valerie! It’s very simple that it often appears on dinner table… lol.
  
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Malou | Skip to Malou

11 months ago

it’s wonderful to have Nami cook with you Ray. She’s definitely one of my favorite bloggers to boot. And that glistening wobbly pork belly is calling my name. I’m hungry again and I just ate haha.
Happy Friday mi amigo!
malou
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thanks Malou! I always have some space for pork belly.
  
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A_Boleyn

11 months ago

It looks like my comment has gone into moderation space as I KNOW that I commented on this post almost as soon as it appeared. I hope the same thing doesn’t happen to this one.

Congratulations on the guest post. It’s great that a new audience will be able to be exposed to your tasty dishes.

As I said in my original comment, my father used to buy this cut to smoke it and then eat it like bacon but the addition of honey makes it appealing to more sophisticated palates. Although I don’t have any pork belly on hand, I’ve made my own Chinese style barbecued pork and, inspired by your post, used it on a donburi.

http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/98082.html

And later in summer rolls.

http://a-boleyn.livejournal.com/98529.html
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- Ray
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you for your comments and I am sorry about the original comment not showing but I didn’t see any previous comment on this post. Again, thank you for commenting.
  
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  - A_Boleyn
    
    10 months ago
    
    You have a very interesting blog. I hope to come back often.
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you so much – I just checked your posts!
  
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Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen

11 months ago

I am a long time follower of Nami’s and I’m happy she brought me to your site Ray. I’m going to go have a look around!

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Glad you found Ray’s site. Just like me, you will be hooked. =)
  
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Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen

11 months ago

Two of my favourite bloggers and one of my favourite dishes! Can a post get much better! What a great guest, Ray. What a wonderful recipe, Nami, and stunning photos as always.

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words Hester!
  
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DB-The Foodie Stuntman

11 months ago

Isn’t Nami great? Another beautiful dish!

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thanks DB!
  
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Raymund

11 months ago

Nice to see you here Nami!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you Raymund!
  
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PolaM

11 months ago

Must taste delicious!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thanks Paola!
  
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kitchenriffs

11 months ago

Nami is such a great choice to do a guest post – her cooking is fantastic. I love pork belly but only have a few ways to cook it (red braising it being my absolute fav). This looks simply wonderful – thanks.

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  11 months ago
  
  Thank you for your kind words! There are lots of great pork belly recipes on Ray’s and my site. Hope you will enjoy cooking this parts of pork more!
  
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chef_d

10 months ago

Oh wow, beautiful pictures and a mouth-watering recipe!!

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  10 months ago
  
  Thank you chef_d!
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Oggi

10 months ago

Pork belly, my favorite! Thanks Ray and Nami for sharing.:)

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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  10 months ago
  
  You are welcome Oggi! I’m glad you liked the recipe!
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Erica

10 months ago

Oh my, I will definitely try this! Looks delicious and mouth watering!
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- Nami | Just One Cookbook
  
  10 months ago
  
  Thank you Erica! Hope you will enjoy this!
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Magic of Spice

10 months ago

You would win my kids over forever with this Beautifully prepared dish Nami!
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Juliana

10 months ago

Ray, another fantastic recipe from Nami…love the look and the flavor of this pork belly…
Hope you are having a nice week
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