CHAIRMAN MAO'S RED-BRAISED PORK
From the Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook. Chairman Mao's nephew told the author that the people of Mao's home village, Shaoshan, recommend red-braised pork as a health food: "Men eat it to build their brains and ladies to make themselves more beautiful" and this is Mao Anping's recipe. The recipe below gets its lovely reddish gloss from caramelized sugar, but you can also substitute dark soy sauce. Traditional variations also can include stir-frying the finished pork recipe with water chestnuts, garlic cloves, mushrooms or fried tofu.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Plunge the pork into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 3-4 minutes until partially cooked; remove and, when cool enough to handle, cut in bite-sized chunks.
- Heat the oil and sugar in a wok over low heat until the sugar melts, then raise the heat and stir until the melted sugar turns a rich caramel brown; add the pork and splash in the wine.
- Add enough water just to cover the pork, along with the ginger, star anise, chilies and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
- Toward the end of the cooking time, turn up the heat to reduce the sauce, and season with soy sauce, salt and a little sugar to taste; add the scallion greens just before serving.
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Daisy Kendall
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Laden Miah
[email protected]I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
maheen irani
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Chinese food.
J. Kinnard Johnson
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The pork was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Aarshit Tripathi
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of steamed vegetables, and it was the perfect meal. The pork was tender and flavorful, the vegetables were crisp and fresh, and the sauce was delicious.
Bruh gamerswag
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I made a big batch of rice on the weekend, and then I used it to make this dish on Monday night. It was a quick and easy meal that was also very delicious.
Andres Gusman
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork, and this recipe was a great find. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredibly rich and savory.
Abbasi Mwisongo
[email protected]I made this dish with some pork chops that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.
Ticarra Rudicil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this dish. The sauce is flavorful without being too spicy.
Isabella Van der Merwe
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the sugar, the saltiness of the soy sauce, and the spiciness of the chili peppers all come together perfectly.
Sagor Hassan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.
Bryant Austin
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook, and I found this recipe to be easy to follow. The pork turned out perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to other beginners.
Brytavious Taylor
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tender pork and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Katlego Magaoga
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pork is incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
min uddin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful and complex, and it really elevates the pork. I would definitely make this again.
Gifty Muma
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I made it with some pork shoulder that I had in the freezer, and it turned out perfectly. The pork was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with a spoon.
Hussnain Shah
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I love serving this dish with steamed rice and a side of vegetables.
RASEL SORKAR
[email protected]Chairman Mao's Red-Braised Pork is a classic Chinese dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!