SHREDDED PORK WITH GARLIC SAUCE

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Provided by Michael Tong

Categories     Wok     Egg     Garlic     Ginger     Pork     Soy     Stir-Fry

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 ounces fresh ham or pork butt, cut into pieces 2 inches long, one quarter inch wide, and one quarter inch thick
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon cornstarch
one eighth teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil, for passing through
Sauce:
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/8-inch thick
2 scallions, white part only, cut into thin 2-inch-long strips
1/2 cup canned sliced bamboo shoots (cut into thin 2-inch-long strips)
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup dried tree ears, soaked in hot tap water until softened, drained, patted dry, and torn by hand into 1-inch pieces
1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into thin 2-inch-long strips
1 1/2 tablespoons hot chili paste
1 teaspoon hot chili oil, optional
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the pork, egg white, cornstarch, salt, and 1 tablespoon of water in a medium bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Heat a large wok over high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to come about 1 inch up the sides of the wok, and heat it to 325° F. Add the pork and stir gently until it turns light brown, about 40 seconds. Using a wide wire-mesh strainer, transfer the pork to a colander to drain. Discard all but 4 tablespoons of oil from the wok.
  • 3. To start the sauce, mix the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine in a small bowl and set it aside. Dissolve the cornstarch in 3 tablespoons cold water, and set it aside.
  • 4. Return the wok to high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and scallions, and stir-fry until they are fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, tree ears, and bell pepper and stir-fry until the bell pepper starts to soften, about 30 seconds. Transfer the vegetables to the colander. Add the vinegar mixture to the wok and stir for 10 seconds. Then add the hot chili paste and stir for 10 seconds more. Return the pork and vegetables to the wok, and stir-fry until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 20 seconds. Add the hot chili oil, if using, and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the sesame oil and serve immediately.

Kats Brizzy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Mason The young YouTuber gamer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the pork is always delicious.


Muhammed Ceesay
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The pork was so tender and juicy.


J Bandz
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This was a great recipe. The pork was very tender and the sauce was very flavorful.


Ivan Kusmererwa
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork and garlic.


Elizibeth Fields
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5 stars! This is one of the best shredded pork recipes I've ever tried.


Amir Eldeeb
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Yum! This was delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect.


GMX STUDIOZ
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was the perfect meal.


Atif Khan Nutkani
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I was pleasantly surprised. The garlic flavor wasn't overpowering at all and it really complemented the pork. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bahadur Chand
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This was my first time making shredded pork with garlic sauce and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of garlic flavor.


Mose Ngwobi
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The pork is so juicy and the sauce is so tasty. I love that it's a one-pot meal so cleanup is a breeze.


Priya Karthik
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This shredded pork with garlic sauce was an absolute delight! The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.