Caramelized Asian Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Caramelized Asian Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp peanut oil; 2 1/4 lb pork shoulder, diced; 8 None shallots, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 7 oz palm sugar, finely chopped; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 2 None star anise; 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 None cucumber, sliced into ribbons, to serve; None None steamed jasmine rice, to serve; None None sliced chili, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp peanut oil
2 1/4 lb pork shoulder, diced
8 None shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
7 oz palm sugar, finely chopped
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 None star anise
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 None cucumber, sliced into ribbons, to serve
None None steamed jasmine rice, to serve
None None sliced chili, to serve

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Working in batches, stir-fry pork for 4-5 mins, until browned. Set aside.
2
Add remaining oil and stir-fry shallots and garlic for 4-5 mins, until golden. Return pork to pan along with palm sugar, soy sauce, star anise, five-spice powder and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until pork is very tender.
3
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 5-10 mins, until sauce reduces and thickens. Add fish sauce. Serve with cucumber ribbons, steamed jasmine rice and sliced chili.

866

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp peanut oil, 2 1/4 lb pork shoulder, diced, 8 None shallots, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Asian Pork Shoulder 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.

Caramelized Asian Pork Shoulder

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