Twice-Cooked Pork with Oozing Sauce
A twist on traditional Chinese pork dishes with a rich oozing sauce to add extra flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulderCut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1/4 cup Soy sauceFor marinade
- ●2 tablespoons Brown sugarFor marinade
- ●2 tablespoons Rice vinegarFor marinade
- ●1 tablespoon GingerGrate and add to marinade
- ●1 clove GarlicMince and add to marinade
- ●2 tablespoons CornstarchTo thicken oozing sauce
- ●1 cup WaterFor oozing sauce
- ●1/4 cup Oozing sauceHomemade or store-bought
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
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2. Add the pork pieces to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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3. Preheat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Remove the pork from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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5. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok and swirl to coat.
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6. Add the pork to the wok and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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7. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.
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8. In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
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9. Add the oozing sauce and water to the wok, and whisk until smooth.
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10. Bring the oozing sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
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11. Return the pork to the wok and toss to coat with the oozing sauce.
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12. Serve hot and garnish with green onions, if desired.