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Chairman Mao's Red-Braised Pork (Hunan)

Chinese (Hunan) · East Asia STOVETOP
8/10

Hunan-style braised pork belly — spicier and less sweet than Shanghai version.

Pork Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Hunan version uses dried chilies for heat, distinguishing it from sweet Shanghai style.

Key Ingredients

pork belly dried chilies soy sauce sugar ginger star anise Shaoxing wine

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