Recipe information:

Name:

Braised Pork Shank

Ingredients:

  • RWA Pork Boneless Ham Inner Shank
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine) or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons rock sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2-3 scallions, tied into a knot
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • Salt to taste

Steps:

  1. Clean the pork shank by rinsing it under cold water. Blanch the pork shank in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, combine the water, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and rock sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Add the ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, and five-spice powder to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the blanched pork shank to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  5. Simmer the pork shank for about 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone. Turn the pork shank occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  6. Taste the braising liquid and add salt if needed.
  7. Once the pork shank is tender, remove it from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the pork shank and serve with the braising liquid spooned over the top. You can also reduce the braising liquid if you prefer a thicker sauce.
  9. Enjoy your Braised Pork Shank!