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Braised Pork Hock, a delightful dish where the meat is cooked to such tenderness, it practically falls off the bone, infused with rich flavors. Here’s how to create this culinary masterpiece:
Braised Pork Hock Recipe
Ingredients:
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Pork Hocks: 2 large ones, about 3-4 lbs total
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Soy Sauce: 1/2 cup
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Dark Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons (for color)
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Shaoxing Wine: 1/4 cup (or dry sherry)
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Rock Sugar: 2 tablespoons (or regular sugar)
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Star Anise: 3-4 pieces
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Ginger: A 2-inch piece, sliced
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Garlic: 5 cloves, smashed
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Green Onions: 3, cut into 2-inch pieces
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Water: Enough to cover the hocks
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Salt: To taste
Instructions:
1.
Prep the Pork Hocks: Clean the pork hocks and blanch them in boiling water for about 5 minutes to remove impurities. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
2.
Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, combine the pork hocks, soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, rock sugar, star anise, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Add enough water to just cover the hocks.
3.
Bring to Boil: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4.
Braise: Cover and simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and comes off the bone easily. Turn the hocks occasionally for even cooking.
5.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the broth and adjust salt as needed.
6.
Serve: The pork hocks can be served in a bowl with some of the braising liquid and a side of steamed rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
3 lb Pork Hock
½ cup of Soy Sauce
½ cup of Dark Soy Sauce
3 tbsp Oyster Sauce
4 Star Anise
Ingredients
2 kg pork hocks (see notes 1)
20 gr dried shiitake mushrooms
3 Tbsp cooking oil
Water (enough to cover)
100 gr raw peanuts
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1 pork shank ((or 2 pork hocks) about 2 pounds in total)
3 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
5 cloves garlic
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Ingredients
3 star anise
10 cloves
2 g cinnamon stick
1 g Sichuan peppercorns ((1 teaspoon))
3 g fennel seeds ((1 teaspoon))
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chile powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
black pepper
6 pork shanks, about 1 1/2 pounds each
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3 pounds whole pork leg (ham hock)
4 cups water
1/4 cup salt
3 pieces star anise
3 pieces bay leaves