Melt-in-your-mouth braised pork knuckle

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oil in a pan and sear the pork knuckle until golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper. (Alternatively, you can deep-fry it 1 minute to save time and effort, but it will use more oil.)

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put the above-mentioned ingredients (dried chili peppers, rock sugar, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, ginger) into the pot.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add 4 tablespoons of dark soy sauce and 4 tablespoons of light soy sauce, then add chicken bouillon and 4 tablespoons of white sugar.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pour water into a pot to cover the pork hock, add 2 bay leaves/cinnamon leaves, chili seeds, and salt to taste.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2 hours. The tender 3 melt-in-your-mouth pork knuckle is now ready.