Best Indonesian Braised Pork Shoulder Recipes

BABI CHIN INDONESIAN BRAISED PORK RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the shallots in half and then peel and then slice into half-moon shapes approximately 2mm thick.
• Peel and mash your garlic into a puree.
• Cut your pork into 3-4cm cubes.
• Place a wok over a medium-high heat and toast the coriander seeds until they become fragrant (approximately 2 minutes).
• Grind the seeds in a pestle and mortar and then add 2 tablespoons of water continue to grind to form a coarse paste.
• Return the wok to the heat and when it is hot add the oil.
• Add the oil and stir fry the shallots for 2-3 minutes.
• Throw in the garlic and coriander paste and stir fry for a further minute.
• Pour in the soy sauce and the hoisin sauce and stir to combine.
• Add the pork belly and stir to coat
• Stir in the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and cloves.
• Pour over the water and bring back to a boil and then reduce the temperature to a medium simmer.
• Cook for an hour uncovered until the sauce has reduced to a thick and glossy coating for the pork.

ASIAN BRAISED PORK SHOULDER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Coat a large wide ovenproof pan or Dutch oven with olive oil and bring the pan to high heat. Sprinkle the pork with salt and brown it on all sides. Remove from the pan and reserve.
• Ditch the fat from the pan and add a few drops of fresh oil. Toss in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar and reduce by half. Add the 3 cups chicken stock, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sambal, star anise, orange zest and juice. Stir to combine, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Taste to make sure it is delicious and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Return the pork to the pan, cover and put in the oven. Braise the pork for 2 hours, turning it over once. If the liquid reduces too much during the cooking process, add the remaining 1 cup chicken stock. Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• When the pork is VERY tender, remove the pan from the oven. Remove the pork, place the pan over medium heat, bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces to a sticky sauce consistency.
• Serve the pork draped with the sauce.

INDONESIAN BRAISED PORK SHOULDER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve over rice or rice noodles