Braised Pork KnuckleAlso known asFour Treasures, it is a classic of China's major cuisines, not only because of its delicious taste and tender texture, but also because of its auspicious meaning, which has made it widely popular. Although the methods are similar, the results are all unique. Let's take a look at several ways to make braised pork knuckle.

How to make braised pork knuckle

IngredientsPreparation

PorkFilling,TenderTofu,Salt, minced garlic, scallions,Ginger,Star anise,，Soy sauce,Rice wine,Bean curd sheets,Dried shrimp.

Method steps

1. Cut the bean curd sheets into small pieces and put them inOvenMedium heat, bake until crispy;

2. Mix minced shrimp, scallions, ginger and minced garlic,

3. Put the tofu in and mix evenly;

4. Mix the pork filling with rice wine and salt, marinate for 10 minutes;

5. Mix the pork and the previous tofu filling, add the bean curd sheets, and mix well;

6. Heat a pot over medium heat, and fry the meat balls until golden brown;

7. Heat a pan, add minced garlic, ginger, and star anise, and stir-fry;

8. Then add the fried pork knuckle and cook over low heat;

9. Add rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar after fragrant, and cook with water;

10. Cook until fully cooked and thicken.

Everyday braised pork knuckle recipe

Ingredients preparation

500g pork filling,Chinese cabbage50g, green onionCarrot25g, 1 bunch of scallions, 1 small piece of ginger, appropriate amount of cornstarch, 60g of cooking oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice winePepper1 small spoon.

Method steps

1. Wash and chop scallions and ginger, wash and chop the Chinese cabbage,CarrotWash and chop into strips;

2. Mix the pork filling with scallions, ginger, cornstarch, and pepper, and knead until elastic, making meatballs of the same size;

3. Heat half a pot of oil, add the meatballs and fry until golden brown;

4. Add a little cooking oil to the pan, and stir-fry the Chinese cabbage and carrot strips,

5. Then add the fried meatballs and cook with soy sauce, water, and rice wine over medium heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through;

6. Finally, thicken with cornstarch, drizzle with oil and serve.

Authentic braised pork knuckle recipe

Ingredients preparation

650g pork filling,1 egg, lotus root,Dumplings, scallion and ginger, appropriate amount of scallion and ginger, 1 tablespoon of old soy sauce,Light soy sauce, cornstarch,Star anise, bay leaf.Method steps

1. Wash and dry the pork, cut it into filling;

2. Peel and mince the lotus root, and cut the dumplings into small pieces;

3. Add the egg to the pork filling, add minced scallions and ginger, and add all other seasonings except star anise and bay leaf, mix thoroughly in one direction, and then add the minced lotus root and dumpling pieces, and mix well, and shape the meat into meatballs;

4. Heat oil in a pan until 60% hot, and fry the meatballs until the surface is golden brown, then remove and drain the oil;

5.

PotAdd appropriate amount of water, add the fried meatballs, scallions, ginger, and star anise and bay leaf, add old soy sauce, and cook until boiling, then turn the heat low and simmer until the soup thickens, and then remove the meatballs;6. Continue to heat the remaining soup in the pot, add cornstarch (amount outside) to thicken, drizzle with fragrant oil, and then pour it on the meatballs.

6, continue to boil the remaining soup in the pot, add cornstarch (according to the amount) to thicken the soup, drizzle with sesame oil, and then pour over the meatballs.