Braised Pork Butt (Variation on Dong Po Rou) Recipe

Name: Braised Pork Butt (Variation on Dong Po Rou)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Pork Butt Or Shoulder, In 2-3 Inch Pieces; 5 cloves Garlic, Halved Lengthwise; 5 slices Ginger, Peeled; 3 whole Green Onions, Cut 1 Inch Long; 1 cup Shaoxing Wine; 1/2 cups Dark Soy Sauce, Or To Taste; 2 whole Star Anise; 1 whole Dried Red Chile; 1 teaspoon Five Spice Powder; Rice, Mantou, Or Egg Noodles, To Serve

Servings: persons

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Sear the pork pieces in one layer on high in a not-nonstick Dutch oven until fond (brown stuck-on bits in the bottom of the pan) forms.
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Put aside.
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Turning heat down to medium, saute garlic, ginger, and green onions in the same pan.
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Deglaze with shaoxing wine.
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Add pork, soy sauce, star anise, dried red chile, and five spice powder.
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Add enough water to cover meat.
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Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
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Simmer for 3 hours or until tender, skimming scum and oil and adjusting soy sauce to taste.
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Optional: strain braising liquid.
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Slice, drizzle with braising liquid, and serve over rice, with mantou, or over egg noodles.
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(Kids like the liquid mixed with rice.)

142

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Pork Butt Or Shoulder, In 2-3 Inch Pieces, 5 cloves Garlic, Halved Lengthwise, 5 slices Ginger, Peeled, 3 whole Green Onions, Cut 1 Inch Long, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork Butt (Variation on Dong Po Rou) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Pork Butt (Variation on Dong Po Rou)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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