Four Happiness Pork
Learn how to make the classic Shanghai specialty Four Happiness Pork with this simple recipe that boils the pork and then braises it in seasonings.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1 ½pounds lean pork
- 1cup water
- 2tablespoons sherry
- 6tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2slices ginger
- 1Scallion
- 2tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Put pork in boiling water. Boil 1 minute. Drain. Rinse in cold water.Step 2
Cut pork into 2-inch cubes.Step 3
Put pork and 1 cup water in an earthenware or any other heavy pot. Bring water to boil. Add sherry, soy sauce, ginger , and scallion.Step 4
Cover pot tightly. Simmer over very low heat 2 hours.Step 5
Add sugar. Bring to high heat. Baste until gravy coats the meat.Step 6
May be prepared in advance. May be frozen. Reheat before serving.Step 7
Enjoy.