Northern Style Pork Recipe
Pork shoulder and belly are slow cooked in a aromatic sauce with hints of mace, cinnamon, cardamom and pickled garlic.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder and pork belly into large chunks. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Meat
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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- 5
Combine Ingredients
Return the seared pork to the pot. Add the pickled garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Slow Cook
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
- 7
Serve
Once cooked, remove the pork from the pot and shred. Serve with the sauce over rice or with bread.
