Tung Po Pork

kellychris's Note:

A recipe from Madame Wong's Long-Life Chinese Cookbook. May be prepared ahead of time or frozen.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 1.0 pot

• 1 ½ lbs pork loin
• water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 4 cups dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 slice ginger
• 1 scallion , cut into quarters
• 2 star anise

Directions:

1. Cut pork into 6 squares.
2. Rub with salt.
3. Cover pork with boiling water.
4. Boil 1 minute.
5. Remove.
6. Rinse in cold water.
7. Drain.
8. Put pork in earthenware pot or casserole.
9. Add remaining ingredients.
10. Cover.
11. Place pot in steamer.
12. Cover tightly and steam over boiling water for 6 hours.
13. Add water when needed.