Red Braised Pork Shoulder with Daikon

 Ingredients

- 600g pork shoulder (or pork belly), cubed

- 60g brown sugar

- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine

- 1/4 cup dark soy

- 2 tbsp light soy

- 25g ginger, peeled and lightly crushed

- 3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed

- 2 star anise

- 1/2 cinnamon stick

- 2 dried chillis, deseeded

- 12 sichuan peppercorns

- 1 small black cardamom (optional)

- 1 daikon, cubed

Directions

1. Sautee aromatics in oil until fragrant, then set aside

2. Fry 40g of brown sugar in aromatic oil on medium heat until it becomes a dark caramel (~5 minutes)

3. Add pork shoulder and fry to coat in caramel

4. Add shaoxing wine, soy sauces and aromatics back to pot. Add water to ensure enough liquid in pot. Simmer for 60-90 minutes until tender.

5. Remove pork from sauce, and skim fat. Cook daikon ~20 minutes until softened. Add pork back into sauce to warm through.