Braised Pork Trotters in Brown Sauce (红烧猪蹄)

红烧猪蹄 (Braised Pork Trotters in Brown Sauce) is a classic dish in Shanxi Cuisine, known for its rich and savory flavors. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful pork trotters that are perfect for a hearty meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Shanxi Chinese Cuisine Braised Pork Shanxi Cuisine Traditional
Braised Pork Trotters in Brown Sauce (红烧猪蹄)

Ingredients

  • 4 pork trotters, cleaned and chopped
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 slices ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the pork trotters in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and rinse with cold water.
  2. In the same pot, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the blanched pork trotters back into the pot. Pour in water until the trotters are fully submerged.
  4. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork trotters are tender.
  5. Once the pork trotters are tender, uncover the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove the pork trotters from the pot and 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
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons

Tools

Tongs Wooden spoon Cooking thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the 红烧猪蹄 with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra depth of flavor, you can marinate the pork trotters in the sauce overnight before cooking.

Cost

$15