Braised Pork Intestines with Soy Sauce (Hóngshāo Zhūdǔ)

Hóngshāo Zhūdǔ, or Braised Pork Intestines with Soy Sauce, is a traditional dish from Tianjin Cuisine that features tender pork intestines cooked in a savory and aromatic soy sauce-based braising liquid.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Tianjin Chinese Pork Braised Soy Sauce
Braised Pork Intestines with Soy Sauce (Hóngshāo Zhūdǔ)

Ingredients

  • 500g pork intestines, cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the pork intestines for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in a wok or large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, green onions, and star anise. Stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched pork intestines to the wok. Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar.
  4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork intestines are tender.
  5. Season with Sichuan peppercorns and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
22g
Carbohydrates
4g

Supplies

Large pot or wok Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Tools

Serving platter Serving utensils

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Hóngshāo Zhūdǔ with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to clean the pork intestines thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities and odor.

Cost

$15