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Hunan-Style Braised Pork with Chinese Mushrooms and Soy Sauce and Star Anise and Garlic

Name: Hunan-Style Braised Pork with Chinese Mushrooms and Soy Sauce and Star Anise and Garlic
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 500g pork belly; 10g dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 star anise; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Tender braised pork with aromatic Chinese mushrooms, soy sauce, star anise, and garlic.

70 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain. Slice pork into 2cm cubes.
Heat oil in a wok or pot. Sauté garlic and star anise until fragrant.
Add pork and sear on all sides. Stir in soy sauce and water. Bring to a simmer.
Add mushrooms, sugar, and vinegar. Cook until pork is tender, about 45 minutes. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry and serve.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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