Shanghai-style Braised Pork

Shanghai-style Braised Pork

Shanghai-style Braised Pork, also known as hongshao rou, is a popular Chinese dish made with pork belly that is cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. The pork is slow-cooked with ingredients such as soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, ginger, and star anise until it becomes tender and flavorful. The resulting dish has a rich, caramelized flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It is often served with steamed rice, and is a favorite among meat lovers in China and around the world.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb pork belly, skin on and bone in
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rock sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water

About the recipe

Cook Time: 120 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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