Braised Asian Pork Recipes

BRAISED ASIAN PORK

Steps:

• If dry brining pork ahead of time, combine the salt and brown sugar and coat the outside of the pork shoulder. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove pork from plastic wrap and brush off any excess salt & sugar.
• Heat 2-3 tbsp of neutral oil in a large Dutch oven and sear each side of the pork shoulder until brown, about 3-5 minutes each side.
• Remove from heat and add onion, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger and garlic to pot. Pour coconut water over the pork shoulder.
• Cover the pot and place in a 350 degree oven, and cook for 2.5 hours.
• Remove lid and add in butternut squash. Cover and place back in the oven, cooking for another 30-40 minutes, until butternut squash is fork tender and pork is easy to pull apart. Internal temperature should be about 190 degrees.
• Strain butternut squash from the pot and set aside on a serving dish. Remove pork and allow to cool till enough so you can handle it. Shred the pork and toss with the butternut squash. Drizzle some of the braising liquid on top for added flavor.
• Serve over Jasmine rice, rice noodles or lettuce, and garnish with cilantro, limes and chili flakes.

BRAISED PORK BELLY (红烧肉/HONG SHAO ROU/RED COOKED PORK)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the ginger, scallion, and blanch the pork belly pieces over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• After five minutes, clean the pork under running water and keep them dry with cloth or kitchen towel. Reserve some blanching water and pass it through a wire mesh strainer.
• Heat the sugar and oil in a nonstick pan. When the sugar turns to amber color, add the dried pork pieces into it.
• Pan-fry the pork for two minutes until all the sides are sear and colored.
• Add the pork, soy sauce, ginger, scallion, wine, star anise, and blanching liquid enough to submerge all the pork pieces to a pot.
• Braise the pork over low heat with the lid on for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is soft and tender. Turn the heat to medium and boil it uncovered until the braising liquid has reduced to a thick sauce.
• Dish out and garnish with thinly sliced scallion. Serve.

ASIAN STYLE BRAISED PORK SHOULDER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 275°.
• For the sauce--In a bowl, mix the garlic, soy sauce, wine, ginger, 5 spice powder, cayenne, apricot preserves, marmalade, hoisin and broth--set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a skillet or dutch oven with a lid, that is also oven-safe.
• Saute the pork until browned, then remove to a plate.
• Add the last tbsp of oil to the pan, and saute the shallots for about 2 minutes.
• Add the meat back to the pan, then stir in the sauce mixture.
• Bring to a simmer, cover, and place the pan in the oven.
• Bake for 1- 1 1/2 hours, until meat is tender and falls apart easily.
• Serve over white rice, if desired.

ASIAN-INSPIRED BRAISED PORK SHOULDER

Steps:

• Combine ginger, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and wasabi powder in a small bowl.
• Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Rub spice mixture all over pork and transfer to the hot pot. Brown for 8 to 10 minutes per side.
• Add water, soy sauce, star anise, and green onion. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, occasionally basting with cooking liquid. Turn roast over, cover, and continue to cook and baste until fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Remove from the pot and place on a serving dish. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

ASIAN BRAISED PORK (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Place the pork chops in the bottom of a slow cooker.
• Mix the other ingredients in a bowl and pour over the pork.
• Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 5-6 hours.