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Japanese Pork Recipes

Enjoy savory and satisfying Japanese pork recipes perfect for any meal. Try favorites like tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), mapo tofu, shogayaki (ginger pork), and kakuni (braised pork belly).

These dishes are full of flavor, easy to make, and perfect for weeknight dinners or hearty lunches.

A bowl containing Kakuni, Japanese braised pork belly, served with julienned white scallion, boiled egg, and karashi mustard. A bowl containing Kakuni, Japanese braised pork belly, served with julienned white scallion, boiled egg, and karashi mustard.
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  • A rustic bowl containing noodles with tonkotsu broth, topped with chashu, ramen eggs, menma, kikurage, ginger, and chopped green onion. On the table, a plate of crispy gyoza and a glass of mugicha are served together.
    Easy Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe 豚骨ラーメン
    28
    3 hours 10 minutes
  • A Le Creuset pot containing Mille-Feuille Nabe, which is a hot pot dish with layers of pork belly slices and napa cabbage slices in a dashi broth.
    Mille-Feuille Nabe ミルフィーユ鍋
    132
    30 minutes
  • Motsunabe, a traditional Japanese hot pot featuring beef offal simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables, is served in a donabe on a portable gas stove on the table.
    Motsunabe (Japanese Offal Hot Pot) もつ鍋
    4
    1 hour
  • Wooden bowls filled with Pork Tofu Soup, served alongside steamed rice and a chicken dish on the table.
    Easy
    Pork Tofu Soup (Video)
    4
    15 minutes
  • A white bowl containing Katsudon, pork cutlet rice bowl, where golden brown tonkatsu, drizzled egg, and tender onion are simmered in a savory dashi broth.
    Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) (Video) かつ丼
    51
    30 minutes
  • Japanese ceramic plates containing Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and shredded cabbage salad.
    Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ
    303
    30 minutes
  • A round plate containing gyoza (Japanese potstickers or pan-fried dumplings) with a small plate of dipping sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and Japanese chili oil.
    Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) (Video) 餃子
    496
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • A bowl containing mapo tofu over steamed rice.
    Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) (Video) 麻婆豆腐
    327
    25 minutes
  • A round bowl containing Niku Miso, a savory Japanese ground pork dish seasoned with miso, mirin, and aromatics.
    Easy
    Easy Niku Miso (Video)
    6
    15 minutes
  • A donburi bowl containing mapo tofu over bed of steamed rice, served with a small bowl of miso soup and a glass of green tea.
    Easy
    Easy Mapo Tofu (Video)
    5
    15 minutes
  • A bamboo steamed basket containing pork shumai (steamed pork dumplings).
    Pork Shumai (Steamed Pork Dumplings) シュウマイ
    19
    1 hour
  • Sticky Asian Ribs on a white platter, topped with sprinkle of green onion.
    Instant Pot Sticky Asian Ribs 甘辛スペアリブ
    115
    1 hour 25 minutes
  • A round plate containing Japanese pan-fried dumplings, Napa Cabbage Gyoza, served with a savory miso dumpling sauce.
    Gyoza with Miso Dipping Sauce 白菜餃子
    8
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • A white ceramic plate containing Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese cabbage pancake topped with okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes.
    Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き
    710
    40 minutes
  • A white and blue plate containing Cheese Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) stuffed with cheese and slathered in demi-glace sauce.
    Cheese Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu)
    4
    55 minutes
  • A fluted plate containing baked Tonkatsu drizzled with tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges.
    Baked Tonkatsu (Video) 揚げないとんかつ
    223
    30 minutes
  • The wooden table with bowls and plates containing Asian Pulled Pork Taco ingredients.
    Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork (Tacos and Rice Bowls)
    90
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Chopsticks picking up Potato Salad Pork Rolls.
    Potato Salad Pork Rolls ポテサラの肉巻き
    10
    40 minutes
  • Ramen bowls containing Spicy Shoyu Ramen topped with chashu, marinated egg (ajitama), fish cake, scallions, and nori.
    Spicy Shoyu Ramen ピリ辛醤油ラーメン
    140
    30 minutes
  • Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.
    Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles) つけ麺
    56
    40 minutes
  • Mini cast iron skillets containing Japanese stewed hamburger steak called Nikomi Hambagu, along with baked potato fries and steamed broccoli.
    Japanese Stewed Hamburger Steak (Nikomi Hambagu) 煮込みハンバーグ
    65
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Ceramic bowls containing Japanese Tomato Curry with steamed rice.
    Japanese Tomato Curry トマトカレー
    32
    3 hours
  • a large bowl containing shrimp and wonton soup along with the condiments.
    Wonton Soup (Video) ワンタンスープ
    95
    40 minutes
  • A ceramic plate containing steamed rice, dry curry, and a fried egg.
    Japanese Dry Curry ドライカレー
    40
    40 minutes
  • A Japanese ceramic plate containing Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry called Buta Kimchi. It's served with steamed rice.
    Easy
    Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry (Buta Kimchi) 豚キムチ炒め
    19
    20 minutes
  • Miso ramen with homemade chashu and ramen egg garnished with nori.
    Miso Ramen Recipe 味噌ラーメン
    583
    25 minutes
  • A white ceramic containing Kabocha Pork Stir Fry.
    Kabocha Pork Stir-Fry (Video) かぼちゃのそぼろ炒め
    92
    30 minutes
  • Ginger pork served with shredded cabbage on a white ceramic plate.
    Ginger Pork (Shogayaki) (Video) 豚の生姜焼き
    170
    20 minutes
  • A white ceramic plate containing twice cooked pork.
    Easy
    Twice Cooked Pork (Hoi Ko Ro) ホイコーロ
    12
    20 minutes
  • A white plate containing honey garlic pork chops, roasted carrot, and asparagus.
    Honey Garlic Pork Chops
    25
    1 hour 10 minutes
  • A white bowl containing Mapo Eggplant (Mabo Nasu) served over steamed rice.
    Mapo Eggplant (Mabo Nasu) 麻婆茄子
    70
    30 minutes
  • A white plate containing the kurobuta pork chop with yuzu kosho flavored miso sauce, along with rice, green bean gomaae, and tomatoes..
    Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops with Miso Sauce
    20
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • A bowl containing Keema Curry, steamed rice, and a fried egg.
    Keema Curry キーマカレー
    86
    30 minutes
  • Wooden miso soup bowls containing Tonjiru (Pork and Vegetable Soup).
    Tonjiru (Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup) (Video) 豚汁
    111
    40 minutes
  • A white plate containing Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu), sautéed carrot, broccoli, and baked potato wedges.
    Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) ハンバーグ
    309
    50 minutes
  • A donburi bowl containing baked katsudon.
    Baked Katsudon 揚げないカツ丼
    75
    1 hour 5 minutes
  • Curry udon in a Japanese bowl.
    Curry Udon (Video) カレーうどん
    155
    50 minutes
  • A blue dish containing Steamed Pork Buns (Nikuman).
    Nikuman (Steamed Pork Buns) 肉まん
    134
    2 hours 10 minutes
  • Instant pot honey spare ribs served with rice and steamed bok choy in a grey ceramic bowl.
    Instant Pot Honey Spare Ribs ハニースペアリブ (圧力鍋)
    38
    1 hour 45 minutes
  • Thin slices of Chashu on the cutting board.
    Chashu チャーシュー
    242
    2 hours 40 minutes
  • A Japanese white plate containing ginger pork rolls with eggplant garnished with shiso leaves on top.
    Ginger Pork Rolls with Eggplant 茄子の肉巻き生姜焼き
    46
    30 minutes
  • Menchi Katsu Sandwich is a ground meat patty coated with crispy panko and deep fried into golden brown. It is then topped with thinly sliced cabbage and homemade tartar sauce, and sandwiched in soft brioche buns.
    Menchi Katsu Sandwich メンチカツサンド
    6
    10 minutes
  • A white bowl containing Crispy Noodles with Seafood (Sara Udon).
    Sara Udon (Crispy Noodles with Seafood) 長崎皿うどん
    23
    35 minutes
  • Nagasaki Champon served in a ramen bowl.
    Champon 長崎ちゃんぽん
    18
    40 minutes
  • Pan Fried Ginger Pork Belly served with thinly shredded cabbage.
    Easy
    Pan-Fried Ginger Pork Belly from Kodoku no Gurume 豚バラ生姜焼き
    34
    20 minutes
  • Wire basket containing golden and crispy Kushikatsu (Kushiage) served with savory sauce.
    Kushikatsu (Kushiage) (Video) 串カツ・串揚げ
    8
    55 minutes
  • A plate containing menchi katsu (ground meat cutlet) along with shredded vegetables and tartar sauce.
    Menchi Katsu (Ground Meat Cutlet) メンチカツ
    52
    1 hour
  • A black bowl containing Black Sesame Dan Dan Noodles.
    Black Sesame Dan Dan Noodles 黒胡麻担々麺
    26
    45 minutes
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