Melt-in-the-Mouth Red Braised Pork Trotters Recipe

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   udum2021 2 days ago

   Red Braised Pork Trotters is a rich, glossy, melt-in-your-mouth classic, pure comfort in every bite. It’s actually one of those family dishes I didn’t enjoy much when I was younger, but I’ve really come to appreciate it over time.

   👉 [Check out the full recipe video here](https://durl.ca/nvn5t).

   **Ingredients:**

   * 1.3 kg (3 lbs) pork trotters, chopped
   * 2 tbsp oil
   * 3 slices ginger
   * 1 stalk scallions
   * 1 cinnamon stick
   * 2 star anise
   * 1 tbsp sugar
   * 6 tbsp soy sauce
   * 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
   * 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
   * 8 cups water
   * 2 bay leaves

   **Instructions:**

   1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the pork trotters for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse to remove impurities.
   2. Heat oil in a pot and brown the pork trotters lightly.
   3. Add ginger, scallions, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Cook until fragrant.
   4. Add sugar and let it melt and lightly caramelise.
   5. Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Stir to coat the pork.
   6. Add water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook covered for about 1.5 hours.
   7. Remove the lid and simmer on higher heat to reduce the sauce until thick and glossy.