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The Ultimate Guide to Making Mouth-Watering Braised Pork: Achieving That Perfect Color and Tender, Delicious Meat

The braised meat dish is a familiar staple in family meals. However, not everyone knows how to make the dish shine with a beautiful color and tender meat. With my expert culinary skills, I'll guide you through the process of creating a mouth-watering braised meat dish that will impress both your eyes and your palate. Get ready to elevate your family meals and become the master of this delectable delicacy!

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1 December, 2024

Ingredients for Braised Pork without Coconut Water

1.2 kg pork belly

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon Mai Que Lo wine

1 knob of ginger

1 shallot

Seasonings: Soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili powder, honey, five-spice powder or sauce, onion powder, salt.

2. How to Make Braised Pork

Step 1: Prepare the Pork

After purchasing the pork, you can rinse it with salt or wine, vinegar to remove any unpleasant odors. Then, wash it thoroughly with water, pat it dry, and cut it into pieces approximately 2.5 cm wide.

Next, boil a pot of water with sliced ginger, shallot, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the pork and parboil for 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the pot, rinse it briefly with cold water, and set it aside to drain.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of Mai Que Lo wine, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 2 tablespoons of honey, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce. Mix well to dissolve the spices.

Step 3: Marinate the Pork

Before marinating, use a paper towel to pat the pork dry. Then, place the pork in the bowl of spices and use your hands to evenly coat each piece. Let the pork marinate for at least 2 hours.

Step 4: Braise the Pork

Place a pan over medium heat and add the marinated pork along with the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, then add about 375 ml of water and turn up the heat to bring it to a boil.

Once it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Finally, turn up the heat and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 5: Final Product

The braised pork should have an appealing color, be tender, and emit a delightful aroma. Remove it from the heat, let it cool slightly, and then cut it into thin, bite-sized pieces.

Even without coconut water, this braised pork dish is delicious, tender, and visually appealing. The spices are well-balanced, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice, bread, or noodles.