Asian Pork with Noodles Recipe

Name: Asian Pork with Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 star anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced; 6 to 8 whole dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 pound soba or ramen noodles; 1/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced; 2 Fresno chile peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 scallions, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 star anise pods
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
6 to 8 whole dried shiitake mushrooms
1 pound soba or ramen noodles
1/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced
2 Fresno chile peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil.
3
Add the pork and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Combine the broth, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, star anise and cinnamon stick in a 5-quart slow cooker.
6
Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the garlic, ginger and mushrooms.
7
Add the pork, cover and program to cook 4 hours on high, then 2 hours on low, or 6 hours total on low.
8
Transfer the pork to a platter, cover and let rest 15 minutes.
9
Remove the mushrooms from the broth and halve them, then return to the broth.
10
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles as the label directs.
11
Slice the pork.
12
Divide the noodles among bowls and top with some of the broth and mushrooms and a few slices of pork.
13
Garnish with the water chestnuts, chiles, scallions and cilantro.
14
Photograph by Kana Okada

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kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

193

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Asian Pork with Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Pork with Noodles

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