Braised Pork Knuckle
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Braised Pork Knuckle

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Braised Pork Knuckle

About This Recipe

This succulent Braised Pig’s Trotters with Asparagus is a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy that combines tender pork with crisp, fresh asparagus for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The pig’s trotters are first blanched, then coated in a rich caramelized sugar color before being pressure-cooked to perfection with aromatic seasonings, cooking wine, and a savory blend of light and dark soy sauce. The result? Fall-off-the-bone meat in a luscious, unctuous sauce that clings to every bite. Served atop a bed of lightly blanched asparagus, this dish offers a delightful contrast of sweet, savory, and earthy notes. Quick yet deeply flavorful thanks to the pressure cooker, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home. A must-try for lovers of hearty, comforting meals with an elegant touch!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pig's trotters 500g
The aromatics
  • asparagus 200g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sugar 2 tbsp
  • base oil 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 2 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • water 500ml

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the pig’s trotters clean and scrape the pig skin clean.
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Step 2
Prepare the seasonings.
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Step 3
Step 3
Put the trotters in cold water, boil them, then pick them up and wash them clean.
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Step 4
Prepare the asparagus.
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Step 5
Add a small amount of salt to the boiling water, blanch the asparagus, and then pick it up.
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Step 6
Heat the wok, add base oil, and stir-fry the sugar color.
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Step 7
Add the trotters and wrap them with the sugar color.
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Step 8
Add the seasonings.
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Step 9
Add the cooking wine.
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Step 10
Add the light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.
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Step 11
Add water (just the right amount, the pressure cooker won’t evaporate the water).
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Step 12
Pour into the pressure cooker.
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Step 13
Cover and set to the bean tendon file for 30 minutes.
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Step 14
When the time is up, wait for the air to escape before opening, and I see that the broth is thick and doesn’t need to be collected.
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Step 15
Put the asparagus around and serve the trotters.
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Serve.
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Step 17
Finished product picture.

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