Rick Stein Chinese Pork Stew

Rick Stein’s Chinese Pork Stew features aromatic spices like five spices and ginger, luscious diced pork, and a mix of flavorful sauces and takes 55 minutes to be ready!

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Chinese Pork Stew Recipe:

• Bold Flavors: The combination of dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, five spices, and other aromatic ingredients creates a rich and complex flavor profile.
• Easy Preparation: With simple steps and common ingredients, this stew is accessible to cooks of all skill levels.
• Comforting and Satisfying: This stew is hearty and comforting, making it ideal for warming up on chilly evenings or serving to guests.

❓ What Is Rick Steins’ Chinese Pork Stew Recipe?

Rick Stein’s Chinese Pork Stew is a delightful blend of tender pork, aromatic spices, and savory sauces. Marinated pork is cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and a medley of spices, resulting in a dish bursting with flavor.

🥩 Rick Stein Chinese Pork Stew Ingredients

• 500 grams of diced pork
• 1 onion (large)
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1.5 tsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tsp five spice
• 1 clove
• 1 tangerine peel (dried)

🍲 How To Make Rick Stein Chinese Pork Stew

1. Marinate the pork for one hour in a mixture of dark and sweet soy sauce after dicing it.
2. Fry the onions in sesame oil in a large ovenproof pot.
3. Toss in the pork dice after one minute.
4. Mix in the honey, garlic, ginger, five spices, and a pinch of black pepper.
5. Toss in the rice wine, cinnamon, clove, and dried tangerine peel once the pork has begun to brown.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Lower the heat to 160°C (320°F) and simmer the pot for approximately 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
8. Accompany with steamed rice and pak choi.

 💭 Recipe Tips

• Use a large ovenproof pot for even cooking and easy cleanup.
• Adjust the cooking time as needed to achieve your desired level of tenderness.
• For a thicker sauce, simmer the stew uncovered for the last few minutes of cooking.

🍳 What Pairs Nicely With Chinese Pork Stew?

Complement Chinese pork stew with a variety of dishes such as jasmine rice, potstickers, ramen, egg rolls, stir-fried mixed veggies, chow mein, wontons, bok choy, fried rice, chow mein, Chinese broccoli, and Peking duck pancakes.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Chinese Pork Stew?

• In The Fridge: Transfer leftover Chinese pork stew to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.
• In The Freezer: Keep leftover Chinese pork stew in a freezer-safe container bag for up to 2 to 4 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Chinese Pork Stew?

• Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F then pour leftover Chinese pork stew into an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave: Transfer leftover Chinese pork stew to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high in 1-minute intervals until warmed.

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Rick Stein Chinese Pork Stew Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 295
• Total Fat 20g
• Saturated Fat 5.8g
• Trans Fat 0.2g
• Cholesterol 59mg
• Sodium 844mg
• Potassium 290.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates 7.5g
• Dietary Fiber 0.3g
• Sugars 3.2g
• Protein 17g