Pork Simmered In Soy And Spices (Hongshao Zhurou)
In this flavorful recipe, tender pork is simmered in a fragrant Asian-inspired broth until succulent and infused with aromatic spices. The pork is then glazed with savory hoisin sauce, creating a crispy and sticky crust on the outside. Each bite is a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors, enhanced by the earthy umami of soaked black mushrooms. Paired with blanched baby bok choy for freshness, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will transport you to a comforting and satisfying culinary journey.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. pork leg or pork shoulder, with
- skin intact
- 2 1/2 Tbs. hoisin sauce
- 8 dried black mushrooms, soaked in boiling
- water to cover for 5 to 10 minutes
- and drained
- 3/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 Tbs. rice wine
- 1 star anise
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp. Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 green onion, trimmed
- 1 Tbs. peeled and julienned fresh ginger
- 2 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- 1 lb. baby bok choy, halved lengthwise, or other
- Chinese greens, leaves separated
- 2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbs. water
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the pork. Using a brush, paint the skin with the hoisin sauce. Let stand for 1 hour.
- Place the pork in a saucepan in which it fits reasonably snugly. Add the mushrooms, soy sauce, rice wine, star anise, cinnamon stick, Sichuan peppercorns, green onion, ginger and water just to cover. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cover tightly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the pork is tender when pierced, about 1 hour.Transfer the pork to a carving board and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Pick out the mushrooms from the sauce and, using a small, sharp knife, trim off and discard their hard stems, if necessary. Return the mushrooms to the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and boil gently until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to serve the pork with the bok choy, in a wok or another saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil and salt lightly. Add the bok choy and remove immediately from the heat. Leave in the hot liquid for 5 minutes, then drain well and arrange around the edge of a serving platter.
- Slice the pork and place in the center of the platter. Add the cornstarch mixture to the reduced sauce and stir over medium heat until it is slightly thickened and becomes clear, about 1 minute. Spoon the sauce and mushrooms over the pork and serve immediately.
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