Braised Pork Intestines in Brown Sauce (红烧大肠)

红烧大肠 (Braised Pork Intestines in Brown Sauce) is a classic dish in Shanxi Cuisine, known for its rich flavors and tender texture. This dish is a popular choice for gatherings and special occasions.

Not Suitable For Vegetarians Not Suitable For Vegans Main Course Shanxi Chinese Cuisine Pork Braised
Braised Pork Intestines in Brown Sauce (红烧大肠)

Ingredients

  • 500g pork intestines, cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 2 green onions, cut into sections
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 piece of cinnamon stick
  • 1 dried chili (optional)
  • 500ml water

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and green onions, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  2. Add the pork intestines to the wok and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well to coat the pork intestines.
  4. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried chili. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until the pork intestines are tender.
  6. Once the pork intestines are tender, uncover the wok and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  7. Transfer the braised pork intestines to a serving dish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Wok Cooking Spoon Cutting Board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the braised pork intestines with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Soaking the pork intestines in water with a little vinegar for 30 minutes can help reduce the gamey taste.

Cost

$15