Ramen Lord's Roasted Chashu

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork: If your pork belly has skin, remove it. Optionally, you can roll the pork belly tightly and secure it with butcher's twine for round slices.
2. Braise the Pork: In a pot, combine the pork with 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of mirin, 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1-2 cloves of garlic. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the pork is cooked through and jiggly.
3. Preheat Oven: While the pork is resting on a wire rack, preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Roast the Pork: Roast the chashu for 8-10 minutes or until nicely caramelized and dark brown.
5. Chill Before Serving: Chill the chashu in a container with the braising liquid in the fridge for at least a day or until completely cooled. Then, remove the twine and slice to serve.