Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge Braised pork, a mouth-watering, mellow classic Chinese dish. With its unique sauce aroma and delicious meat quality, it has won the love of countless people. Although the process of making braised pork is a bit tedious, when you taste the fat but not greasy, lean but not firewood meat, all the hard work becomes worth it. It is not just a dish, but also a love and pursuit of life. Let's walk into the world of braised pork and feel the unique charm!
1. Prepare the ingredients.
The main ingredients of braised pork are pork belly, ginger, green onions, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, etc. The pork belly should be selected with fat and lean parts, so that the roasted meat will be fat but not greasy, thin but not firewood.
2. Blanch to remove blood foam.
Cut the pork belly into evenly sized pieces, put them in a pot, add enough water, add ginger slices and cooking wine, skim off the foam after boiling over high heat, blanch for about 5 minutes, remove and drain the water for later use.
3. Stir-fry to bring out the fragrance.
Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, add rock sugar, slowly fry over low heat, fry until the color of rock sugar turns reddish-brown, add the blanched pork belly pieces, and stir-fry until the surface of the pork belly is slightly colored.
4. Add seasonings.
Add sliced ginger, green onions, star anise, cinnamon and bay leaves, stir-fry until fragrant. Then add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and dark soy sauce and stir-fry evenly to fully color the pork belly.
5. Simmer to taste.
Add plenty of water, cover the surface of the pork belly, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer. During the stewing process, turn the pork belly at the right time to avoid sticking to the pan. Simmer for about 1 hour until the pork belly becomes soft and glutinous.
6. Collect the juice and put it on a plate.
Turn to high heat to reduce the juice, until the soup is thick, sprinkle with an appropriate amount of salt to taste, stir-fry evenly and then put it on a plate.
A delicious braised pork dish is ready!Its bright red color, rich sauce aroma, tender and juicy meat make people want to eat it. With a bowl of rice, it is even more delicious in the world!
There are a few tips to be aware of in the process of making braised pork:
Be sure to add cooking wine when blanching, which can remove the fishy smell of pork belly.
When stir-frying the pork belly, stir-fry it slowly over low heat to avoid the surface of the pork belly being burned.
During the stewing process, turn the pork belly at the right time to avoid sticking to the pan.
When collecting the juice, it is necessary to collect it quickly on high heat to avoid the soup being too thick.
In addition to the above steps and tips, you can also adjust the amount of seasoning according to your taste, such as adding more chili peppers or reducing some light soy sauce. In conclusion, the process of making braised pork is a process of enjoying cooking, which can be adjusted and innovated according to one's preferences and tastes.
In addition to being a delicacy, braised pork is also rich in nutritional value. Pork belly is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, and vitamins, which are beneficial to human health. In addition, braised pork has a mellow taste and delicious taste, which can promote appetite and enhance physical strength. Therefore, whether it is a family dinner or a gathering of friends, braised pork is an indispensable delicacy.
Tasting braised pork is like experiencing a wonderful journey of taste buds. The fat but not greasy meat and the delicious sauce aroma make people intoxicated. This dish not only satisfies our appetites, but also makes us feel the warmth and happiness of home. Every bite of braised pork carries the love of life and the pursuit of food. Let's cherish this beauty and continue to explore and discover more delicacies in the world of food.