Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork, 红烧肉)

Name: Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork, 红烧肉)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 to 2 lbs pork belly (, cut into 1” (2.5 cm) cubes); 2 green onions (, cut into 2” (5 cm) pieces); 1/2" ginger (, sliced); 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 2 cups reserved blanching liquid; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1" ginger (, sliced); 3 green onions (, cut into 2” (5 cm) pieces); 2 whole star anise pods

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:2h

Hong Shao Rou is a Chinese classic. The tender, juicy pork is coated in a glossy sauce that is sticky, savory, sweet, and full of fragrance. It’s a perfect dish to cook on a weekend and enjoy throughout the week. To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos to replace the soy sauce. And use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine.

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:14:39 GMT