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Honey-soy braised pork

This honey and soy braised pork is perfect in a Chinese menu. It's very easy to make and is truly delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g boneless pork shoulder or leg
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

Method
 

  1. Mix the honey, soy, oil and five-spice powder.
  2. Cut in half the meat (horizontally), then pour over the mixture. Marinate for 20-30 minutes (or longer if you have time).
  3. Brown the meat on all sides in a heated wok, then add the marinade and about 100 ml water.
  4. Bring to simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, until a thick sauce is formed and the meat is tender
  5. Cut the meat into thin strips and drizzle over the sauce.
  6. Serve with rice and stir-fried vegetables.