Fantasy Pork

Recipe Ingredients

5 lbs	2270g / 80oz	Ham
8		Scallions
3 tablespoons	45ml	Peanut oil
8		Fresh ginger
4		Garlic clove
		Braising Liquid
5 cups	1185ml	Hot water
1 cup	237ml	Dark soy sauce
1 cup	237ml	Dry sherry
3 tablespoons	45ml	Szechuan peppercorn
6 tablespoons	90ml	Sugar
4		Star anise
2		Cinnamon
2 teaspoons	10ml	Five-spice powder
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt

Recipe Instructions

DRY THE HAM THOROUGHLY with paper towels. Cut the scallions into 3-inch segments. Choose a heavy casserole or pot, large enough to hold the ham comfortably. Heat the pot and then add the oil, ginger, garlic and scallions, and stir-fry in the pot for 2 minutes.

Push the aromatics to the side and brown the ham on each side until it has some color, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour off the oil. Add all the braising liquid ingredients to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

Turn the heat down to a simmer, cover tightly and cook for about 4 1/2 hours, turning the ham from time to time. When the ham is tender, remove it gently with a large spatula. The meat should be literally falling apart. Place it on a serving platter.

Strain the sauce, skim off any surface fat, and reduce the liquid until it is slightly thick. Pour this over the ham and serve.

Source:
Ying Chang Compestine, author of "Cooking with Green Tea"

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