How to Make Asian-Inspired Braised Pork Shoulder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asian cuisine boasts a wide array of flavors, aromas, and textures that can transform any meal into a culinary adventure. This recipe for Asian-Inspired Braised Pork Shoulder is a delightful fusion of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, creating a dish that is both comforting and exotic. The succulent pork shoulder is slowly braised in a flavorful broth, infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, resulting in tender meat that melts in your mouth. This dish is perfect for a spe...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon wasabi powder (Optional)
  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, or to taste, trimmed
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 star anise, broken in half
  • 1 green onion, cut into 4 pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine ginger, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and wasabi powder in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Rub spice mixture all over pork and transfer to the hot pot. Brown for 8 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Add water, soy sauce, star anise, and green onion. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, occasionally basting with cooking liquid. Turn roast over, cover, and continue to cook and baste until fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove from the pot and place on a serving dish. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Nutrition

    227 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1522mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 308mg