红烧肉

Let me share with you how I make the classic Hong Shao Rou, also known as Red-Cooked Pork (红烧肉). The pork isn’t just rich in flavor; it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce, and is easier to make than you might think. The flavor of the Chinese braised pork belly is rich and …

Braised pork belly (红烧肉/hong shao rou/red cooked pork) is a well-known pork dishes prepared with a combination of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce and a myriad of aromatic spices and cook over an extended period. The pork is cooked until the fat is gelatinized, and the meat attains the melt in the mouth texture. The …