Asian-Inspired Braised Pork Shoulder

Star anise, ginger, and soy sauce combine to deliver lots of Asian flavor in this braised pork recipe that's perfect for Sunday dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup soy sauce
• ⅛ teaspoon wasabi powder (Optional)
• 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, or to taste, trimmed
• 2 star anise, broken in half
• 1 green onion, cut into 4 pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ginger, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and wasabi powder in a small bowl.

Step 2

Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Rub spice mixture all over pork and transfer to the hot pot. Brown for 8 to 10 minutes per side.

Step 4

Add water, soy sauce, star anise, and green onion. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, occasionally basting with cooking liquid. Turn roast over, cover, and continue to cook and baste until fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 5

Remove from the pot and place on a serving dish. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.