Braised Pork Shank with Miso Recipe

Name: Braised Pork Shank with Miso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 pork shanks (about 3 3/4 pounds); Salt; Pepper; 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cups water; 3/4 cup light brown or red miso; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger (from one 3-inch piece); 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic cloves; 5 dried red chiles, such as chiles de Arbol; 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish; Cooked white rice, to serve

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 pork shanks (about 3 3/4 pounds)
Salt
Pepper
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
3 cups water
3/4 cup light brown or red miso
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger (from one 3-inch piece)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic cloves
5 dried red chiles, such as chiles de Arbol
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
Cooked white rice, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the peanut oil.
3
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
4
Add the shanks to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, turning, until browned all over, about 20 minutes; transfer to a plate.
5
Add the onion to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the water, miso, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chiles and scallions.
7
Add the shanks and any juices and bring to a boil.
8
Cover and braise in the oven for 2 hours, until the pork is very tender.
9
Garnish with scallions and serve with rice.

454

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 4 pork shanks (about 3 3/4 pounds), Salt, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork Shank with Miso 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.

Braised Pork Shank with Miso

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