How to Make Grandma's Hong Shau Rou (Red Braised Pork) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma's Hong Shau Rou, also known as Red Braised Pork, is a classic Chinese dish that has been passed down through generations. This rich and flavorful dish originated in the Jiangsu province of China and has since become a staple in Chinese cuisine. The dish gets its name from the deep red color of the pork, which comes from the caramelization of the sugar and soy sauce during the cooking process.

This dish is a favorite in many Chinese households, as it is not only delicious but a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork belly, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole star anise
  • ¼ cup light soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add pork belly. Cook until pork belly softens, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool pork until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 2-inch chunks.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add cinnamon stick and star anise; fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in pork belly, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Reduce heat to very low and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding water if sauce reduces too quickly, until pork is tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Increase heat slightly and continue simmering until sauce reduces to a sticky consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise; discard.
  • Nutrition

    342 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 2440mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 294mg