Bento sides

Bento Honey Soy Pork

Name: Bento Honey Soy Pork
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Ground pork 200g

Ground pork braised in honey and soy—sticky, savory, and bento-friendly after reheating.

Total 28 min Small saucepan Medium 1 servings

Small saucepan Bento prepCooking for one

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Reduce the sauce until thick so the bento box stays dry; pack sauce separately if needed.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 20 min

Mince the garlic; set the pork aside.
In a dry pot, brown the pork over medium heat until colored and some fat renders.
Add garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and water; braise on low 15 minutes.
Reduce until thick; adjust salt and sweetness to taste.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Cook 2–3 servings at once and refrigerate in portions.

Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat and spoon over rice.

Optional add-ins

+Cooked rice 1 bowl+Blanched greens

FAQ

Can I freeze it?

Yes—in small containers up to 2 weeks; thaw and microwave.

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