Pork Shank in Vinegar

Ingredients (for 4):

• Pork shank - 500 g
• Shallot - 4
• Sichuan pepper - 2 tbsp
• Star anise - 8
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Ginger - 8 slices
• Water - 2 bowls
• Soy sauce - 6 tbsp
• Dark soy sauce - 4 tbsp
• Rock Sugar - 1 big piece
• Rice vinegar - 5 tbsp
• Rice wine - 3 tbsp
• Turnip - 1/2
• Rice vinegar - 5 tbsp
• Boiled water - 1 bowl
• Sugar - 5 tsp

Procedures:

1. Wash the turnip and peel, then cut into strips.

2. Mix the rice vinegar with boiled water, then add in the sugar. Marinate the turnip strips for 2 hours.

3. Peel the shallot and chop finely.

4. Peel the ginger and cut into slices.

5. Wash the pork shank and then blanch briefly in hot water. Remove and cut away the membrane.

6. Heat the pan and add a bit of oil, then add the shallot and ginger to cook.

7. When fragrant, add the water in as well as the herbs and other seasonings.

8. When it gets boiling, add the pork shank in and turn the heat to low. Continue to cook for 1.5 hours, ensuring the sauce can fully immerse the pork shank throughout, adding water if necessary.

9. Remove the pork shank from the pan, then cut into slices when it cooled down.