Red Cooked Pork (Hong Shao Rou): Grandma’s Version
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Red cooked pork is a classic Chinese braise where pork belly becomes tender and richly flavored in a savory-sweet soy and wine reduction. The dish is aromatic and deeply satisfying, typically served over rice for a comforting meal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 slabs pork belly ((cut into 1 ½ inch thick pieces; totaling about 1 ½ -2 pounds, or about 700-900g))
- 4-5 eggs
- 3 tablespoons sugar ((rock sugar is preferred))
- ½ cup shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup water ((plus more, if needed))
- 1 package tofu puffs
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 125M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 2h
- Sodium
- 592mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 370mg
- Calcium
- 156mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 592MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.