FOUR HAPPINESS PORK

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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.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 1600.5, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 39.4

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