Set for Five

Chapter II · Pork·Japanese

Tonjiru pot

stew-soft, miso-brothy. miso-root. 5 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 35 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 1.25 lb (570 g)·pork shoulder, 1-in (2.5 cm)
  • 12 oz (340 g)·daikon, half-moons
  • 1 (150 g)·carrot, bias slices
  • 4 oz (110 g)·gobō or extra daikon

Sauce

  • 3 cups (720 mL)·dashi
  • 4 Tbs (72 g)·white or awase miso
  • 1 tsp (5 mL)·sesame oil
  • 1 Tbs (15 mL)·soy sauce

Layer

Everything already in the pot.

Pressure

High Pressure 35 min

Release

Full natural release, about 26 min

This is the miso-and-root cousin of kakuni. Same pork family, a soup texture instead of lacquered cubes.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.