Braised Pork Tail in Shaoxing Wine

Braised Pork Tail in Shaoxing Wine

This tender and flavorful Braised Pork Tail recipe is a rich, aromatic dish that melts in your mouth! Slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of yellow wine, soy sauce, and spices like star anise and cinnamon, the pork tail becomes incredibly succulent. The dried hawthorn slices add a subtle tang, while ginger, garlic, and green onions create a deep, savory base. Blanching the pork tail first ensures a clean, pure flavor, and simmering it in a casserole allows the meat to absorb all the delicious spices. The result? A glossy, thick sauce clings to the fall-off-the-bone meat, making every bite irresistible. Perfect with steamed rice or noodles, this dish is a must-try for anyone who loves hearty, slow-cooked comfort food with a touch of sophistication.

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork tail
500g

The aromatics

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green onions
2 stalks
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ginger
50g (sliced)
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garlic
3 cloves

The sauce & seasonings

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ice sugar
2 tbsp
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star anise
2 pieces
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cinnamon
1 piece (2cm)
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dried hawthorn slices
5 slices
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Chinese liquor
1 tbsp
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yellow wine
400ml (2 bags)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
The pork tail is cut by the seller in advance, and the bristles are removed and washed clean.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Put cold water in the pot, add the green onions and a moderate amount of ginger slices, pour in some Chinese liquor, and blanch the pork tail.

3. Step 3

Step 3
After boiling, remove the foam, take out the pork tail and drain the water for later use, and discard the rest.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut the white part of the green onions, peel the garlic cloves, and prepare the ginger slices, ice sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and dried hawthorn slices.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Place the onion segments, ginger slices, and garlic cloves at the bottom of the casserole to prevent the pork tail from sticking to the bottom during cooking.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the other ingredients prepared in step 4, pour in two bags of yellow wine, and add a moderate amount of soy sauce. If the liquid does not completely cover the pork tail, it is not a problem, as the pork tail is easy to cook.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat for 70-80 minutes, or taste and adjust the cooking time according to your preference for the texture.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add a moderate amount of salt and season to taste.

9. Step 9

Step 9
The dish is done when the sauce has thickened.

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