Chinese Red Cooked Pork Recipe

Name: Chinese Red Cooked Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder, preferably with skin; 3/4 cup water, divided; 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided; 1/2 cup mirin, divided (or 1/2 cup red wine); 2 star anise, whole; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced thin; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or turbinado sugar aka Sugar in the Raw); 1/2 cup maraschino cherries in juice, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

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["(Note: If you are using a 'boneless' pork roast, you can skip this step but you will still need to preheat the oven). Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Using a sharp knife, score 3"" slits all over pork skin (do not cut into flesh). Place pork in large Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to cover pork. Bring to boil over high heat; cook 10 minutes. Drain by rinsing under cold water. Return pork to dry pot.", "Mix 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1/4 cup Mirin. Drizzle over pork. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients and set aside.", "Turn pork over and baste with pan juices. Cook 30 minutes longer.", "Turn pork over and drizzle the soy sauce mixture (that you had set aside) over roast. Cover and bake 1 hour or until pork is tender, turning and basting after 30 minutes.", "Increase oven temperature to 375u00b0F Turn pork skin side up and bake this time uncovered for 30 minutes, or until pork is glazed and skin is slightly crisp.", "SERVE: Transfer pork to a cutting board with juice-catching channel; cool 5 minutes then remove and discard the fat and skin from pork, if desired. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2"" thick slices."]

1228

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder, preferably with skin, 3/4 cup water, divided, 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided, 1/2 cup mirin, divided (or 1/2 cup red wine), and more.

Yes, Chinese Red Cooked 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.

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Chinese Red Cooked Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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