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Sesame and Soy Shandong Beer-Braised Pork Knuckle

Name: Sesame and Soy Shandong Beer-Braised Pork Knuckle
Total time: 152 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500g pork knuckle; 300ml beer; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1 star anise; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp additional soy sauce

A nutty variation with toasted sesame seeds and extra soy sauce for depth.

152 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix sesame seeds into the braising liquid and add extra soy sauce.
Brown pork knuckle in a pan until golden. Remove and set aside.
In same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and star anise. Add soy sauces and sugar.
Return pork to pan. Add beer to cover. Bring to a boil.
Simmer 1.5-2 hours until tender. Reduce sauce until thick.
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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