Dad's : A Chinese Chef's Secrets
This pork shoulder in a pressure cooker is so tender it falls apart, with flavors of soy, hoisin, honey, and Chinese five-spice infusing every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder Nicely trimmed
- ½ cup Soy sauce For marinade
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- Red food coloring Optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Stir until combined.
- Cut pork shoulder into long strips. Toss in marinade and chill for at least 1 hour, better if overnight.
- Place pork and marinade into pressure cooker, ensure sealing ring is snug, and start cooking.
- Cook under high pressure for about 30 minutes, then give a slow release.
- Once pressure’s off, check tenderness with a fork. It should fall apart easily.
- For caramelized finish, toss pork into a hot pan or broiler for a few minutes. Let rest, then slice and serve.
Notes
For best results, allow the pork to rest before serving to ensure maximum juiciness.