Chairman Mao'S Red-Braised Pork Recipe

Name: Chairman Mao'S Red-Braised Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork (the recipe calls for pork belly but this is a lighter version); 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, skin left on and sliced; 1 star anise; 2 dried red chilies; 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 piece of cassia bark); light soy sauce, to taste; salt, to taste; sugar, to taste; scallion, to garnish (green parts only)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean pork (the recipe calls for pork belly but this is a lighter version)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine
3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, skin left on and sliced
1 star anise
2 dried red chilies
1 cinnamon stick (or 1 piece of cassia bark)
light soy sauce, to taste
salt, to taste
sugar, to taste
scallion, to garnish (green parts only)

1
Plunge the pork into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 3-4 minutes until partially cooked; remove and, when cool enough to handle, cut in bite-sized chunks.
2
Heat the oil and sugar in a wok over low heat until the sugar melts, then raise the heat and stir until the melted sugar turns a rich caramel brown; add the pork and splash in the wine.
3
Add enough water just to cover the pork, along with the ginger, star anise, chilies and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
4
Toward the end of the cooking time, turn up the heat to reduce the sauce, and season with soy sauce, salt and a little sugar to taste; add the scallion greens just before serving.

401

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean pork (the recipe calls for pork belly but this is a lighter version), 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine, and more.

Yes, Chairman Mao'S Red-Braised Pork 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.

Chairman Mao'S Red-Braised Pork

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