Mao's Braised Pork

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut the pork belly into strips, then cut them into 1.5 cm cubes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put a little water in a pot and boil the diced pork belly briefly. Rinse the cooked pork belly and set aside.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Put 50 grams of water in a pot, add rock sugar, and simmer over low heat until melted. Slowly stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. This is caramelizing the sugar.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Add the blanched pork belly and stir-fry until it browns, then add an appropriate amount of water.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add cinnamon, star anise, and ginger.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Next, season with salt and chicken bouillon, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, or pressure cook for 8 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   After the braised pork is cooked, control the heat carefully and reduce the sauce until it thickens.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   This is a picture of the finished product; it has a golden color.