Asian-Style Braised Pork With Gai Lan Recipe

Name: Asian-Style Braised Pork With Gai Lan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp peanut oil; 2 1/4 lbs boneless pork shoulder; 2 None cinnamon sticks; 2 None star anise; 1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce; 1/2 cup Chinese rice wine; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 piece (2 inches) ginger, peeled and sliced thinly; 4 cloves garlic, quartered; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; None None FOR THE GAI LAN IN OYSTER SAUCE; 2 1/4 lbs gai lan (Chinese broccoli); 1 tbsp peanut oil; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 tbsp peanut oil
2 1/4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
2 None cinnamon sticks
2 None star anise
1/2 cup Japanese soy sauce
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 piece (2 inches) ginger, peeled and sliced thinly
4 cloves garlic, quartered
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
None None FOR THE GAI LAN IN OYSTER SAUCE
2 1/4 lbs gai lan (Chinese broccoli)
1 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F.
2
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven on high heat. Cook the pork until browned all over. Remove from the heat.
3
Add the spices, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, ginger, garlic, onion and 1 cup water to the pork; turn the pork to coat in the mixture. Transfer to the oven. Cook, uncovered, for about 2 hours or until the pork is tender, turning every 20 mins.
4
Remove the pork and cover to keep warm. Strain the braising liquid over a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for about 5 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly.
5
For the gai lan in oyster sauce, boil, steam or microwave the gai lan until tender; drain. Heat the oil in a wok on high heat. Stir-fry the gai lan and sauces for about 2 mins or until heated through.
6
Serve the pork drizzled with sauce, accompanied with gai lan.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp peanut oil, 2 1/4 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 2 None cinnamon sticks, 2 None star anise, and more.

Yes, Asian-Style Braised Pork With Gai Lan falls under the Seafood 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.

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Asian-Style Braised Pork With Gai Lan

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