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To make star anise pork chops In a small bowl, mix the stock with the sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, garlic and five-spice powder.
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To make star anise pork chops Season the pork with salt and pepper.
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Heat the oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
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Add the pork and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 15 minutes.
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Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the casserole.
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Cover tightly and cook over low heat for about 3 hours, turning the roast every 30 minutes, until very tender.
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Remove the pork and boil the sauce until it is reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes.
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Discard the strings.
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Pull the pork into long shreds and return to the casserole.
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Garnish with the cilantro and serve.
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To make star anise pork chops Pour the sauce mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
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Add the chops and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or for up to 8 hours.
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Drain the chops, pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet.
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Add the pork chops and cook over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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Serve the pork chops.
