Every about the phrase 'Chinese pulled pork' is good. It instantly conjures up an image of shredded, fork-tender meat, and aromatic sweet and spicy flavors. Dishes like these are the ones that have me grabbing my purse to go and buy the ingredients before I've even finished reading the recipe.
We're going to start with Char Sui Pulled Pork Sliders, from
TasteMade. The recipe couldn't be easier, but the flavor pay off from the finished dish will make the 8-hour wait totally worth it. The ingredients in that finger-licking sauce are classic Chinese ones; ginger, garlic, soy sauce and hoisin.
The other key flavor is the five-spice powder, which contains star anise, often referred to as 'the taste of China.' If you can't track down five spice, then it's easy to make your own -- this recipe from
The New York Times is quick, simple and authentic.
Next up, and also featuring five-spice powder, is another carnivore's treat; Chinese Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder from
Food Network. We love the feisty, punchy flavors here, which are just perfect for a big joint of pork shoulder.
A sturdy 'thumb' of fresh ginger, a whole head of garlic, sesame oil, and shitake mushrooms make this dish something special. Served over noodles, we bet you'll love it as much as anything you've eaten in a Chinese restaurant.
I truly hope you enjoy these awesome recipes. I've just got to grab my purse and get out of here. I need to buy some pork shoulder, ginger, soy sauce...
