Red Braised Pork
Red-Braised Pork is a classic Chinese dish, known for its rich and savory flavors. The pork belly is slow-cooked in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and spices, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Green onions - 2, cut into 2 inch pieces
- Garlic - 3 cloves, smashed
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, sliced
- Cinnamon stick - 1
- Star anise - 2
- Shaoxing wine - 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 1/4 cup
- Pork belly - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Cut the pork belly into 1 inch cubes.
- In a large pot, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns into a caramel color.
- Add the pork belly to the pot and stir until all the pieces are coated with the caramel.
- Add the water, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, star anise, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, and green onions to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the red-braised pork with steamed rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Sugar: 10g
