Pork Teriyaki
When most people think of teriyaki, it's safe to assume that it's usually chicken or beef teriyaki, and for good reason, too. With that said, though, I’ve always had a soft spot for pork teriyaki, and it’s such an underrated dish. When pork teriyaki is done right, it hits every note of savory, juicy, sweet,
- Prep time
- 1 hr
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb Pork Shoulder
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Sake
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
- Rice
- Veggies
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Shoulder:
- 2
Start by placing the whole pork shoulder in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. This helps firm up the fat, making it easier to slice thinly and cleanly
- 3
Once the meat is partially frozen but not rock hard, remove it from the freezer. Using a sharp knife, slice the pork against the grain into slices that are approximately quarter-inch thick. Place the sliced pork into a big mixing bowl and set aside while you prepare the teriyaki sauce
- 4
Make the Teriyaki Sauce/Marinade:
- 5
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sake, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir continuously to ensure the sugar fully dissolves into the liquid. Reduce the teriyaki sauce to your desired consistency, then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature
- 6
Pour half the sauce into a squeeze bottle and reserve for later, and then pour the remaining sauce over the sliced pork shoulder
- 7
Mix well, ensuring that each piece of pork is evenly coated, and let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. For the best results, let the pork marinate overnight
- 8
Grill the Pork Teriyaki:
- 9
Preheat your grill to 400F. Once hot, place the sliced pork directly onto the grill grates. Grill the pork for about 3-5 minutes total, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Since the pork is sliced thin, it cooks quickly. Grill just until it reaches a safe internal temperature (at least 145F) and develops some nice charring
- 10
Let the pork cool down slightly, and cut into strips
- 11
Serve:
- 12
Serve the grilled pork teriyaki over a bowl of white rice, accompanied by a teriyaki-style salad or sautéed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and spoon additional teriyaki sauce over the top. Enjoy!