Braised Pork Tail in Shaoxing Wine
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Braised Pork Tail in Shaoxing Wine

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Easy
person 4 servings
Braised Pork Tail in Shaoxing Wine

About This Recipe

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.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork tail 500g
The aromatics
  • green onions 2 stalks
  • ginger 50g (sliced)
  • garlic 3 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
  • ice sugar 2 tbsp
  • star anise 2 pieces
  • cinnamon 1 piece (2cm)
  • dried hawthorn slices 5 slices
  • Chinese liquor 1 tbsp
  • yellow wine 400ml (2 bags)

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
The pork tail is cut by the seller in advance, and the bristles are removed and washed clean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add a moderate amount of salt and season to taste.
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Step 9
Step 9
The dish is done when the sauce has thickened.

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