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braised pork

smalltownwoman avatar
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Tender bites of braised pork are combined with onions and garlic in a sweet and spicy ginger sauce in this recipe. Top with thinly sliced green onions and serve over white or brown rice. Impress your taste buds with this delicious braised pork recipe, featuring a step-by-step guide on how to make tender and flavorful pork. Perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests, this pork is great served over white or brown rice with a side of stir-fried green beans.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For braised pork

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 7 lb
    pork butt or pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2
    yellow onions, cut in half then cut in half-inch slices
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    mirin or honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    cold water
  • cooked rice, for serving
  • 3
    green onions, thinly sliced

How To Make braised pork

  • 1
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork in a single layer and brown. Work in batches, adding oil when needed. Remove the pork to a plate.
  • 2
    Heat a little more oil in the pot and cook the onions over medium-low heat until they are soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for a minute while stirring. Stir in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove the brown bits.
  • 3
    Add the browned pork back into the pot with the liquid and onions. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours.
  • 4
    Carefully drain most of the liquid off the pork into a saucepan. Stir in the soy sauce, mirin (or honey), rice vinegar, ginger, chili paste, and sesame oil, and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • 5
    Mix the cornstarch with the cold water and whisk it into the simmering liquid. Simmer the mixture until thickened. Pour the mixture into the pot with the pork and stir gently to coat. Place it back into the oven uncovered and cook for 30 minutes.
  • 6
    Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
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