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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Mostafa Ismail Naserallah
[email protected]This dish is perfect for special occasions. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
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[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for any home cook. It's simple to make, but the results are amazing. The pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.
Rashidul Chanchal
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Chinese food. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends.
Jabari Willis
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and my guests were very impressed. They said it was the best Red-Braised Pork they'd ever had.
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[email protected]This recipe is the most authentic Chairman Mao's Red-Braised Pork recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are spot-on and the pork is perfectly tender.
Darrel Payet
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different cuts of pork, different vegetables, and different spices to create your own unique dish.
Nhlanhla Mthembu
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I was able to make this dish in no time, and it turned out delicious.
Amara Campbell
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing! The pork is so tender and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Himanshu Ray
[email protected]This was my first time making this dish, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Amrit Ale
[email protected]My kids are picky eaters, but they loved this dish. They especially liked the sweet and savory sauce. I'll definitely be making this again for them.
Prithivi Sah
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Syed Ahsan Ali Gellani
[email protected]I used my slow cooker to make this dish, and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work. So easy and convenient!
Youssef mohamed
[email protected]I made this dish with lean pork and reduced the amount of oil. It was still very flavorful and satisfying. I also added some extra vegetables to make it a healthier meal.
MAMUN AHMED
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. My family loved it!
Angela Pinto
[email protected]This recipe is very affordable and easy to make. I used less expensive cuts of pork and it still turned out delicious. I also substituted some of the ingredients with what I had on hand, and it still came out great.
Joe Czarnecki
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I added a few extra chili peppers to the sauce. It turned out perfectly! The pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce had just the right amount of heat.
Abrar Abrar
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.