Soy Glazed Pork Cheek
This recipe for soy glazed pork cheek is a flavorful and tender dish that is sure to impress. The pork cheek is marinated in a sweet and savory soy glaze, then slow cooked until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce - 1/2 cup
- Pork cheek - 4 pieces
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Place the pork cheeks in the marinade and let them sit for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the pork cheeks and marinade in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 2 hours, or until the pork cheeks are tender.
- Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the pork cheeks are caramelized and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 10g
