Braised Pork Hock in Sauce

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Braised Pork Hock in Sauce 【Dish Name】 Braised Pork Hock in Sauce 【Cuisine】 Hunan Cuisine 【Features】 Bright red color, tender meat, aromatic flavor, mildly salty with a hint of sweetness, rich yet not greasy 【Ingredients】 Main: One pork front hock (about 750g). Seasoning: 50g braising liquid, 1.5g salt. 【Preparation】 1. Remove all bones from the pork hock and cut it into a semicircular shape. Use a branding iron to scorch off any remaining hair on the skin, then soak it in clean water for 10 minutes before scraping and washing it thoroughly. Make knife cuts on one side of the meat. 2. Place 1000g of cold water in a pot, cook the pork hock until it is 75% done, then remove it and transfer it to a braising pot. Simmer over medium heat until 80% tender. 3. Place the tender pork hock upside down in a bowl, take 50g of the braising liquid from the pot, mix it with salt, pour it over the pork hock, and steam until fully tender.