Slow Braised Pork With Mashed Pumpkin Recipe

Name: Slow Braised Pork With Mashed Pumpkin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil; 14 oz pork neck; 1 None large red onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 None whole star anise; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 lb pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 tbsp butter; None None steamed Asian greens, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
14 oz pork neck
1 None large red onion, cut into thin wedges
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 None whole star anise
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 lb pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tbsp butter
None None steamed Asian greens, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Heat oil in a 4-cup flameproof and ovenproof dish over moderate heat. Add pork and cook for 2-3 mins or until seared. Transfer pork to a heatproof plate.
2
Add onions, garlic, ginger and star anise to dish and cook, stirring, for 3 mins. Return pork to dish. Add stock, sherry, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cover and bake for 1 hour 45 mins or until pork is very tender. Remove from oven. Stand for 5 mins.
3
Meanwhile, place pumpkin in large microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 mins or until tender. Stand tor 3 mins. Drain and return to dish. Add butter and season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
4
Remove pork from dish. Slice pork thickly. Spoon mashed pumpkin onto serving plates. Top with Asian greens and pork. Drizzle with cooking liquid. Serve.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil, 14 oz pork neck, 1 None large red onion, cut into thin wedges, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Slow Braised Pork With Mashed Pumpkin 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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Slow Braised Pork With Mashed Pumpkin

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