Sichuan Braised Pork Cheeks Recipe Recipe

Name: Sichuan Braised Pork Cheeks Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork cheeks; 1- to 2-inch piece ginger; 2 scallions; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons Sichuan-style chili bean paste; 5 cups stock or water; 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 1 Tsao Kor (cao guo) (false cardamom), optional; Cilantro to garnish; A few tablespoons cooking oil, for browning; Salt and pepper for sprinkling

Servings: persons

3 pounds pork cheeks
1- to 2-inch piece ginger
2 scallions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 tablespoons Sichuan-style chili bean paste
5 cups stock or water
1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 Tsao Kor (cao guo) (false cardamom), optional
Cilantro to garnish
A few tablespoons cooking oil, for browning
Salt and pepper for sprinkling

1
In the skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Make sure the pork cheeks are dry and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Add them to the pan, taking care not to crowd the meat. Cook until the surface is browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, flipping only once or twice so as not to disturb browning. Remove with tongs as cheeks are browned; set aside.
2
In the saute pan, heat a few more tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chili bean paste and stir-fry for 30 seconds until the paste starts to smell fragrant. Add the stock, wine, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and spices. Bring the liquid to a boil; then turn the heat down and add the pork cheeks.
3
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 300u00b0F. Cover the pan with the pork cheeks, either with a lid or foil, and braise in the oven for at least 2.5 to 3 hours, until cheeks are very tender. Allow meat to cool and settle in the liquid, refrigerating the liquid overnight. The next day, scrape off the fat and reheat gently. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice and vegetables.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds pork cheeks, 1- to 2-inch piece ginger, 2 scallions, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sichuan Braised Pork Cheeks Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Sichuan Braised Pork Cheeks Recipe

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