Braised Pork
Directions
- 1Cut the pork shoulder.
- 2Mince garlic and chop soaked shiitake mushrooms.
- 3Lightly caramelize the pork.
- 4Mix together brown sugar, Chinese cooking wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce for the seasoning.
- 5Combine the seasoning with chicken stock and add it to the pork.
- 6Make a bouquet garni with dried mandarin peel and other aromatics.
- 7Add the bouquet garni into the pork mixture.
- 8Slice and fry shallots until golden brown.
- 9Add the fried shallots to the pork braise.
- 10Braise the pork for 2 to 3 hours.
- 11Serve over a bowl of steamed rice.
Ingredients
- pork shoulder
- garlic
- soaked shiitake mushrooms
- brown sugar
- Chinese cooking wine
- light soy sauce
- dark soy sauce
- chicken stock
- dried mandarin peel
- aromatics
- shallots
Equipment
potknifecutting boardsmall bowlsspoonkitchen cloth
Tips
- Replace pork belly with pork shoulder for a less fatty dish.
- Braise for 2 to 3 hours for tender results.