This Crisp Chinese Pork is a comforting, savory main course that transforms humble pork shoulder into a flavorful masterpiece. The meat is first simmered with aromatic spices like anise, cinnamon, and cloves until fork-tender, then baked until the edges crisp up beautifully. It offers a wonderful contrast of textures, with juicy, shredded pork and a slightly caramelized exterior. This dish is ideal for family dinners or potlucks, pairing perfectly with steamed rice, fresh green onions, and a drizzle of hoisin or plum sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that captures the essence of home-style Chinese cooking.
Crisp Chinese Pork
Description
This Crisp Chinese Pork is a comforting, savory main course that transforms humble pork shoulder into a flavorful masterpiece. The meat is first simmered with aromatic spices like anise, cinnamon, and cloves until fork-tender, then baked until the edges crisp up beautifully. It offers a wonderful contrast of textures, with juicy, shredded pork and a slightly caramelized exterior. This dish is ideal for family dinners or potlucks, pairing perfectly with steamed rice, fresh green onions, and a drizzle of hoisin or plum sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that captures the essence of home-style Chinese cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim excess fat from the pork butt or shoulder and cut the meat into 2-inch chunks.
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In a large 4-5 quart pot, combine the pork chunks, minced garlic, anise seed, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, soy sauce, and 1 quart of water.
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Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the meat is very tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 1.5 hours.
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Remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Boil the liquid uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce reduces and becomes thick and sizzling, about 30 minutes.
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Drain the pork well, discarding the excess fat and liquid.
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Using two forks, shred the tender pork into bite-sized pieces.
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Spread the shredded pork in an even layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Bake in a preheated 400ðF (204ðC) oven until the pork begins to crisp and brown on the outside, about 15-20 minutes.
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Serve the crispy pork spooned over hot cooked rice, garnished with thinly sliced green onions, fresh cilantro sprigs, and your favorite hoisin or Chinese plum sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 549.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.8g49%
- Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
- Cholesterol 181.6mg61%
- Sodium 140.7mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 61.3g123%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
