Four Happiness Pork

Submitted by Cynna

"A Shanghai specialty! "You will not find this dish on restaurant menus because it is too time-consuming. However, it is as common to Chinese families as roast beef is to Western families. It is delicious with steamed buns and any vegetable dish." From Madame Wong's Long-Life Chinese Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean pork
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 slices gingerroot
• 1 scallion
• 2 tablespoons sugar

directions

1. Put pork in boiling water.
2. Boil 1 minute; Drain. Rinse in cold water.
3. Cut pork in 2-inch cubes.
4. Put pork and 1 cup water in an earthenware or any other heavy pot.
5. Bring water to boil.
6. Add sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions.
7. Cover pot tightly; Simmer over very low heat 2 hours.
8. Add sugar.
9. Bring to high heat.
10. Baste until gravy coats the meat.
11. May be prepared in advance. May be frozen.
12. Reheat before serving.

Reviews

[Member 610488]

Other than the long cooking time, it is really easy to make.