Pork boiled in tea with dipping sauce

From the kitchen of a Japanese friend

1 Lb of pork loin (fat trimmed) *
1 English tea bag

*Tie pork loin with string to keep it together or take a clean piece of panty stocking and place it inside to keep it together (be sure to tie the end with securely a knot).

Place the pork into a saucepan that is the same size as the meat. Add water and teabag.

Simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

Cool, cut into thin slices to serve with sauce.

Sauce for Pork boiled in Tea

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin (Japanese cooking sake)
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1 umeboshi (Japanese picked plum, optional)

Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until it becomes a little thickened.

Pour sauce over the pork or serve as a dipping sauce.

Suggested uses:
This easy to prepare pork can be cut into strips and added to a salad.
It can be used for sandwiches with lettuce.
It can be added to a stir-fry.
It is delicious with a nice bottle of red wine.