Red-simmered pork strips

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsLean pork
1cupSoy sauce
½cupWater

Directions

1. Cut pork in slices 2 inches thick, then in strips 6 inches long and 2 inches wide.

2. Place in a heavy pan with soy sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 1 hour. Serve hot or cold.

VARIATIONS: In step 2, add any or all of the following: 1 Piece dried tangerine peel (soaked) 2 cloves star anise 1 scallion stalk cut in 1-inch sections ½ stick cinnamon 1 slice ginger root 1 teaspoon salt 1 or 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon sugar ½ cup sherry

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .