When it comes to comfort food, Hong Kong-style Twice-Cooked Pork is a classic that never disappoints. This along with spiced pork cubes and luncheon meat are called 颱風三寶(Typhoon treasures) in my family, basically a must-have in our pantry. With tender pork, soft bamboo shoots, and a savory sauce that pairs perfectly with rice, this dish is a must-try. But what if you’re short on time? Enter pressure cooker in the formula and a budget-friendly delicious meal is available in no time. Let’s dive into this quick and flavorful recipe!
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork
- Boil the pork belly with 4 cloves of garlic, 3 slices of ginger, 1 green onion, 2 tbsp rice wine, and enough water to cover the ingredients for 10 minutes
- This will remove the impurity
2. cut the ingredients
- slice the bamboo shoot against the fiber
- rinse the pork with cold water and slice against the grain
3. Sear the pork
- Heat the pan to medium heat and add oil
- Let the pork sear for about 1- 2 minutes to develop some caramelization.
- Add bamboo shoot and stir fried for a minutes
4. Add the Sauce
- Make a well and add in the Spicy bean paste, stir fried until fragrance, about 20 seconds
- Toss everything to coat evenly.
- add in shao xing wine, white sugar, white pepper and stir fry for a minute
5. Add in Pressure cooker
- Remove from heat and add everything in the pressure cooker
- cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and natural release the pressure for 15 minutes
- serve hot over steamed rice.
6 Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from pressure cooker
- serve hot over steamed rice and vegetables
Tips for Success
- Spice It Up: For a spicy version, add chili paste or sprinkle in some Sichuan pepper.
- Meal Prep Friendly: This dish reheats beautifully, making it a great option for meal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Hong Kong-style Twice-Cooked Pork is:
- Easy: Uses pantry staples and minimal prep.
- Versatile: Adaptable with different vegetables or levels of spice.
- Delicious: Packed with bold flavors and textures!
Try It and Share!
Give this canned food copycat recipe a try, and let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or tag me on social media with your creations. I can’t wait to see how you transform simple ingredients into something amazing.
Happy cooking!
Twice cooked pork
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb fat part of pork shoulder/ belly
- 2 pieces bamboo shoot
- 1 tsp white pepper
- ½ cup Shaoxing wine
- 4 Tbsp Spicy bean paste
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp oil for stir frying
Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Boil the pork belly with 4 cloves of garlic, 3 slices of ginger, 1 green onion, 2 tbsp rice wine, and enough water to cover the ingredients for 10 minutes
- This will remove the impurity
Cut the ingredients
- slice the bamboo shoot against the fiber
- rinse the pork with cold water and slice against the grain
Sear the pork
- Heat the pan to medium heat and add oil
- Let the pork sear for about 1- 2 minutes to develop some caramelization.
- Add bamboo shoot and stir fried for a minutes
Add the Sauce
- Make a well and add in the Spicy bean paste, stir fried until fragrance, about 20 seconds
- Toss everything to coat evenly.
- add in shao xing wine, white sugar, white pepper and stir fry for a minute
Add in Pressure cooker
- Remove from heat and add everything in the pressure cooker
- cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and natural release the pressure for 15 minutes
Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from pressure cooker
- serve hot over steamed rice and vegetables
