Sweet Soy Pork W Star Anise Korean Style Recipes

SWEET SOY PORK W STAR ANISE KOREAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Directions:.
• In a large pot over high heat, place the pork chunks with a few bay leaves. Let boil for about 10 minutes and drain under running cold water.
• With a skewer, poke the chunks of meat to tenderize the inside of the meat before marinating.
• Combine the pork with the l liter of Pepsi in a large bowl. Cover and let marinate for at least an hour (the longer the better).
• Rinse the pork and place in a large pot. Add the water with sauce ingredients and lemongrass. Cook on medium heat for about 20~25 minutes while occasionally coating the meat with sauce.
• Add in potatoes, mushrooms, and carrots, cooking for another 15 minutes on low heat. Discard lemongrass stalks.
• Near the end when most of the broth should have thickened or evaporated, add some sesame oil.
• Serve on a platter as main course. If you have extra sauce leftover (that hasn't evaporated) I recommend mixing and eating with rice.
• Garnish with pine nuts or green onion.

ROAST PORK SHOULDER WITH STAR ANISE AND SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Grind star anise and coriander seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Slice chile and garlic, then mash to a paste using the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in ground spices, soy sauce, fish sauce, and paprika.
• Lightly score pork skin crosswise in a tight pattern with a very sharp knife, cutting through the skin and some fat, but taking care not to slash the meat itself. Transfer pork to a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid or a roasting pan. Season liberally with salt and pepper and rub with marinade. Cover (use foil with roasting pan) and chill overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pork, covered, in oven; reduce oven temp to 300°F. Roast pork, basting with juices every hour, until meat is fork-tender and bones are very loose, 5-5 1/2 hours.
• Uncover pork and increase temperature to 450°F. Roast, basting every 5 minutes and adding water by 1/4-cupfuls if juices become syrupy, until pork is dark brown and skin is crisp, 15-20 minutes.
• Carefully transfer pork to a platter. Skim fat from pan juices and pour remaining juices over.
• Do Ahead
• Pork can be marinated 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.