🇨🇳 Chinese Cuisine

毛主席红烧肉 (Mao Zhuxi Hong Shao Rou)

Chairman Mao Red-Braised Pork

Prep Time 120 minutes

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

The Hunan version of red-braised pork, distinguished by the generous use of fresh chilies and a sweeter, more caramelized sauce. Said to be Mao Zedong personal recipe from Shaoshan.

Ingredients

800g pork belly cubed
4 tablespoons rock sugar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
4 fresh red chilies
3 slices ginger
Star anise and cinnamon
2 dried bay leaves

Instructions

1 Blanch pork belly in boiling water for three minutes, drain.
2 Caramelize rock sugar in a dry wok until deep amber.
3 Add pork and toss to coat in caramel.
4 Add soy sauces, wine, chilies, ginger, and spices with enough water to cover.
5 Simmer on low for ninety minutes then reduce sauce until thick and glossy.

Did You Know?

This dish is served in a restaurant in Shaoshan, Mao birthplace, where they claim to use his original family recipe.