Editor: Chinese Food Network Mobile site
Stir-fry the meat.Stir-fried Shredded Pork is a common home-cooked dish, its ingredients are simple and easy to operate, but mastering the cooking technique and flavor requires skill.It involves knife skills, seasoning, and heat control. A plate of stir-fried pork shreds can reflect the operator's technical level.Mastering the following aspects is key to stir-frying good pork shreds.
(1) Selecting Ingredients The best ingredients for stir-fried pork shreds are from the tenderloin or sirloin of the pig.These cuts have fine, tender meat without connective tissue.The front arm cut can also be used, as well as the butt end's ham and round, which have long, slightly fatty shreds.Other parts' lean meat may work but yield less ideal results.(2) Cutting Shreds The cutting of pork shreds is very important.Cutting standards include uniform thickness and length, no overlapping cuts, and no separation. Each shred should be about as thick as a half firewood stick.First, slice the meat into thin pieces with a flat knife, then cut it diagonally to form shreds using a vertical blade.When cutting pork shreds, cut against the grain at an angle for about 45 degrees. This is because
pig meat has a relatively tender texture; if cut across the grain during cooking, it can easily turn into pieces and become tough when stirred.Thus, "cut beef and mutton crosswise, pork diagonally" is a rule of thumb in knife skills.(3) Accompaniments Stir-fried pork shreds should include accompaniments.These are generally divided into two categories: soft accompaniments such asgreen onions,bean sprouts,yellow cauliflower,
and other vegetables; and hard accompaniments likebamboo shoots,stem ginger,celery,bell peppers,potatoes, etc.Soft accompaniments can be added directly after preparation. Hard accompaniments need to be blanched or quickly pan-fried first.The length of the accompaniment cuts should match that of the pork shreds, and their quantity should not exceed that of the meat. Generally, each ingredient should make up half of the total.In addition, cut the onions into thin strips,gingerinto fine pieces.(4) Heat Control This is crucial for stir-frying good pork shreds.The heat for stir-fried pork shreds should be high and quick. The key is to add ingredients accurately, act quickly, and remove the dish promptly.From the time the meat shreds are added until they are removed, it takes only 20 to 30 seconds. Any delay will result in overcooking.The specific operation method is: place the stir-fry pan on high heat, add a small amount of oil and wait for the oil to be about six mature before adding the pork shreds evenly.Stir and flip quickly while cooking, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spoon gently. Avoid vigorous stirring which can break the shreds into pieces.In summary, movements should be light, and flipping must be frequent. Once the pork shreds are cooked and change color, add an appropriate amount of bean paste, then pour insoy sauce,milk wine, salt,monosodium glutamate (MSG),onions, ginger, and accompaniments.Stir-fry until fully cooked before serving. For soft accompaniments like
green onions, add them when the pork shreds are 80% done to achieve a crisp texture by gently shaking as they cook.For hard accompaniments likestem ginger, blanch them in boiling water until tender, then cut into halves or quarters to match the size of the meat shreds.Stir-fried shredded meat only takes about 20 to 30 seconds from the moment it hits the pan until it's ready to be removed.The specific method is: heat the wok on high heat and add a small amount of oil. When the oil is about six or seven parts cooked, add the meat strips evenly and stir-fry them. Keep stirring and tossing the wok continuously. If you notice that the meat strips are sticking together, gently break them apart with the back of a spoon without over-stirring to avoid breaking the strips.In summary, actions should be gentle, frequent turning is necessary. Once the meat strips have cooked through and changed color, add an appropriate amount of bean sauce, then pour insoy sauce,merrily wine,salt,monosodium glutamate (MSG),scallions, ginger, and other ingredients. After thoroughly stir-frying until it's fully cooked, remove from the wok and serve on a plate.When adding the ingredients, note that for very tender vegetables like chives, you should add them when the meat is about 80% done and just before adding the seasonings. Gently toss them to spread evenly to achieve a crisp and tender texture.If the added ingredient is tough garlic sprouts,you need to blanch them in boiling water first, cool them down, then cut them into halves or quarters to match the size of the meat strips. This way, both ingredients will be harmonious in appearance and contribute well to the dish.