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Chinese Pork Chops

Chinese Pork Chops

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pierce pork chops on both sides with a fork.
  3. 3 Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, oil, ginger, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Reserve about 1/4 cup marinade for basting; pour remaining marinage into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops to the bag, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
  5. 5 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. 6 Cook pork chops on the preheated grill, basting often with the reserved marinade, until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Ben

Chinese Peppered Green Beans

Chinese Peppered Green Beans

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir-fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Annabel

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, red bean curd, and five-spice powder together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until just combined and slightly warm, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, slice each pork tenderloin lengthwise into 1 ½- to 2-inch-thick strips. Place pork strips in a large, resealable plastic bag.
  4. 4 Pour marinade into the bag with the pork. Squeeze air from the bag, seal, and turn the bag a few times until pork is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 When ready to cook, preheat a charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Remove pork from marinade and shake to remove excess liquid. Set aside the remaining marinade for basting.
  7. 7 Rake the hot coals into two equal piles on opposite sides of the charcoal grate. Add a small container of water to the grate. Place pork strips in the center of the grate for indirect cooking.
  8. 8 Cook pork over indirect heat, turning regularly and basting as desired, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 30 minutes or longer.
  9. 9 Serve hot and enjoy!

By DavidAndrea

Asian Beef with Snow Peas

Asian Beef with Snow Peas

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. Serve immediately.

By MARBALET

My World Famous Pressure Cooker Chinese Ribs

My World Famous Pressure Cooker Chinese Ribs

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Place ribs in bag, seal the bag, and shake thoroughly until ribs are completely coated. Remove ribs from bag and discard dry rub.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook ribs in hot oil until browned all over, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Stir water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a pressure cooker. Add browned ribs to pressure cooker. Lock the lid onto the pressure cooker, bring the cooker up to pressure, and reduce heat to medium.
  4. 4 Cook ribs over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure according to manufacturer's directions.

By Ward

Asian Fire Meat

Asian Fire Meat

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and red onion. Stir in the black pepper, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, leeks and carrot. Mix in the meat by hand to ensure even coating. Cover and let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Brush the bottom half of a wok with cooking oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Put in all of the meat and marinade at once, and cook stirring constantly. The meat will be cooked after just a few minutes. Remove from heat and serve with rice or noodles. For Korean-style fire meat, roll the meat mixture up in a leaf of red lettuce.

By SONNYCHIBA

Sichuan Cucumber Salad

Sichuan Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add red chile peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
  2. 2 Mix ground chile peppers, soy sauce, spring onion, sesame oil, hot chile oil, brown sugar, garlic, black vinegar, and sesame seeds together in a bowl to make dressing.
  3. 3 Place cucumbers on a serving plate. Pour dressing on top and toss well. Let sit before serving, about 3 minutes.

By Chelsea

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the dressing: Shake oil, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce together in a small lidded container. Set aside until salad is ready.
  3. 3 Make the salad: Combine lettuce, chicken, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While the salad is chilling, heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Break rice noodles into pieces and fry in the hot skillet in small batches until they begin to puff up, 15 to 25 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. 5 Remove salad from the refrigerator. Portion into salad bowls, top with fried rice noodles, and drizzle dressing over top.

By Jill Lopez

Mongolian Beef II

Mongolian Beef II

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Partially freeze the roast for easier slicing. Slice the roast into 3x1/2 inch strips, and set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine well the soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and whole chile peppers. Place beef in the mixture and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Place green onions in the hot oil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 6 minutes, or until tender. Remove green onions and set aside.
  4. 4 In the same skillet or wok, heat remaining 1/4 cup of oil over medium high heat. Add beef mixture and saute for 5 minutes, or until the beef is thoroughly cooked. Return green onions to the pan and saute for 30 seconds more, or until heated through.

By Kimber

Chinese Pork Tenderloin

Chinese Pork Tenderloin

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, black bean sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and five-spice powder together in a shallow glass dish. Add tenderloins; turn to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 While the oven preheats, remove tenderloins from the refrigerator. Remove tenderloins from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven to desired doneness, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into thin slices.

By JENNIFER72_00

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and water.
  4. 4 Increase heat to medium-high; stir until sauce boils and slightly thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.
  5. 5 Place beef into a large bowl; add cornstarch and mix until beef is thoroughly coated.
  6. 6 Set aside until most of the cornstarch has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shake excess cornstarch from beef slices and drop into hot oil, a few at a time, stirring briefly and frying until edges become crisp, about 2 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove beef with a large slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  9. 9 Remove excess oil from the skillet, then heat the skillet over medium heat; add beef slices and stir in prepared sauce. Add green onions and bring to a boil; cook until the onions have just softened and are bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By vkarlson

Chinese-Style Baby Bok Choy with Mushroom Sauce

Chinese-Style Baby Bok Choy with Mushroom Sauce

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved. Mix together water and potato starch in a small bowl until smooth; stir into oyster sauce mixture until well combined. Set aside.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Stir in vegetable oil and 2 pinches salt. Place bok choy into boiling water; cook until tender, shiny, and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and arrange bok choy attractively on a serving platter.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok until shimmering. Cook and stir green onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 20 seconds; stir in mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms begin to shrink slightly. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Continue to cook mushrooms, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in oyster sauce mixture and stir until sauce is thickened and coats mushrooms, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour mushroom sauce over bok choy on the platter. Serve hot.

By Jade Blue

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
250 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flank steak and cornstarch into a resealable plastic bag. Shake the bag to evenly coat the flank steak with the cornstarch. Allow to steak rest for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir steak until evenly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Place onion, garlic, flank steak, green onions, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, and hoisin sauce in a slow cooker. Cook on Low setting for about 4 hours.

By leith123

Chinese Black Bean Sauce

Chinese Black Bean Sauce

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse black beans thoroughly and dry. Remove about 1/4 cup and set aside. Roughly chop the rest of the beans.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chiles, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Fry until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Do not let the ingredients burn. Reduce the heat if necessary. The objective is to slow cook the ingredients.
  3. 3 Add all the beans; both chopped and whole. Simmer, stirring often, until the beans are soft, about 2 minutes. Add tamari, rice wine, brown sugar, ground Sichuan pepper, and five spice. Simmer until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat; let cool, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix in sesame oil and cover. As the sauce rests, the beans will settle and the oil will float, creating a barrier which will protect it from mold. The sauce is ready to use or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

By Buckwheat Queen

Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly

Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
437 min
Total
457 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pork belly; cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil and brown sugar in a wok or large skillet over medium heat until sugar is melted. Add pork; cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes. Add dark soy sauce; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer pork mixture to a slow cooker. Add rice wine, light soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and star anise. Pour in enough water to just cover the pork.
  4. 4 Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Add diced chicken substitute, hard-boiled eggs, and more water to cover.
  5. 5 Cook on Low until eggs absorb cooking liquid, rotating halfway through, about 1 hour more.

By Ray Sheen

Beef Lo Mein

Beef Lo Mein

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle sesame oil over the spaghetti; toss to coat. Place a plate atop the bowl to keep the noodles warm.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mixed vegetables to the skillet; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Stir flank steak into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and chile paste together in a small bowl; pour over the spaghetti. Dump spaghetti and sauce mixture into the wok with the vegetables and steak; cook and stir until the spaghetti is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Rachel Swiger-Imhoff

Cantonese Style Lobster

Cantonese Style Lobster

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse lobsters; hold bellies up. Stick a long skewer into small openings at bottom of the tails to drain any urine in the bodies. Crack the tails off; chop tails into small pieces and place in a bowl. Crack the claws in half; add to tails. Cut the body up (if you know how to eat a lobster); add to tails and claws.
  2. 2 Heat ½ peanut oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add lobster; cook until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer lobster and garlic to a plate; keep warm.
  3. 3 Heat remaining ½ oil in the skillet. Add pork and minced ginger; cook until pork is no longer pink. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Whisk sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar together in a small bowl until well blended; stir into skillet. Cook until thick and becomes somewhat clear, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in green onions; remove from heat. Drizzle in beaten eggs; stir until eggs are in little pieces. Return lobster to the skillet; cook over low heat to blend the flavors, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; let stand, covered, before serving, about 3 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

By ALISON419

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry in hot oil until browned. Add carrots, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together in a small bowl until well combined; pour mixture into the wok or skillet. Stir in pineapple with juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger. Bring to a full boil and cook until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened.

By VINEYIS

Grilled Hoisin Beef

Grilled Hoisin Beef

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
138 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Cut skirt steak crosswise into about 4 or 5 smaller pieces. Transfer steak into marinade and toss until all pieces are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate; marinate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  3. 3 Line a baking pan with paper towels. Transfer pieces of steak to the paper towels and mop off some of the marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Transfer steak pieces to grill. Cook to medium rare or medium, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 130 and 135 degrees F (about 54 degrees C). Thinner pieces might finish earlier. Transfer steak to a warm plate. Let rest for a few minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer steak to a warm serving platter and pour any accumulated juices over skirt steak. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

By John Mitzewich

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch in a large glass bowl until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in chili paste, brown sugar, and vinegar. Add water chestnuts, peanuts, green onions, and garlic and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Transfer water chestnut sauce mixture to a medium skillet. Heat slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, transfer chicken from marinade into a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  6. 6 Combine water chestnut mixture and cooked chicken together in one skillet. Adjust heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats chicken, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Arlena

Spicy Orange Zest Beef

Spicy Orange Zest Beef

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili paste, brown sugar, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl, allowing beef to drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.
  3. 3 Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved, set aside.
  4. 4 Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.
  5. 5 Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Stir in marinade and green onion tops; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink inside and sauce is reduced and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Crispy General Tso's Tofu

Crispy General Tso's Tofu

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together broth, soy sauce, hoisin, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, white pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Tear off bite-sized chunks of tofu and drop them into the bag. Shake until each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle on cornstarch by hand, if needed, to coat each piece well.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add tofu pieces one by one and cook until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to move and turn tofu pieces until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Pour out any remaining oil in the wok.
  4. 4 Add the white parts of green onions to the wok and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in sauce. Allow to heat and thicken, about 2 minutes. Return tofu to the wok and toss to coat. Discard ginger. Garnish with the green parts of green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

By Buckwheat Queen

Beef and Riced Broccoli Bowl

Beef and Riced Broccoli Bowl

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar in a bowl until cornstarch and sugar are dissolved.
  2. 2 Place sliced steak in a separate bowl and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli rice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Divide broccoli rice into serving bowls.
  4. 4 Add beef to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring continually, for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over beef and cook for 5 more minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  5. 5 Spoon beef over broccoli rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ginger Chicken with Cashews

Ginger Chicken with Cashews

3.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  2. 2 Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, and curry powder in a large, sealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken to the bag and toss until well coated.
  3. 3 Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green onions and bell pepper to the pan, cooking another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the sauce mixture into the chicken and vegetable mixture; reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and bring to a boil; allow to boil until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add cashews and toss to serve.

By Colleen

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4 Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.

By John Mitzewich

Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)

Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place soy sauce, honey, rice wine, hoisin sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, five-spice powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and curing salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Cut pork in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise forming 4 long, thick pieces of pork.
  3. 3 Transfer cooled sauce to a large mixing bowl. Stir in red food coloring. Place pork sections into sauce and coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat grill for medium heat, 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Remove sections of pork from marinade and let excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
  6. 6 Transfer pork sections to grate over indirect heat on the prepared grill. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes more. Do not use any more marinade on cooked meat until after you boil it.
  7. 7 Place leftover marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil; let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Now you can use it to brush over the cooked pork.

By John Mitzewich

Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
495 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef in a stockpot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and drain.
  2. 2 Pour vegetable oil into a slow cooker; add beef, 8 cups water, broth, green onions, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, garlic, chile peppers, chile paste, ginger, star anise, and five-spice powder. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer beef to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Strain broth into a bowl; discard solids. Return broth to the slow cooker; keep on Warm until needed.
  4. 4 Bring a pot of water to a boil; add bok choy and cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and run under cold water. Drain, then roughly chop.
  5. 5 Add udon noodles to boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  6. 6 Divide noodles among serving bowls and top with beef, bok choy, and hot broth. Garnish with mustard greens.

By jhuang0125

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil and heat until hot. Add pork cubes, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all the pork back to the pot and cancel Saute mode.
  2. 2 Whisk together 3/4 cup water, ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over pork and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock the lid and remove. Transfer pork to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  5. 5 Select Saute mode and stir in onion, pineapple, and red and green bell peppers. Simmer until vegetables start to soften, 6 to 7 minutes.
  6. 6 Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour slurry into the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency, about 2 minutes. Return cooked pork back to the pot and heat until just warmed through. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By lutzflcat

Orange Peel Beef

Orange Peel Beef

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and baking soda in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic begins to brown, 20 to 30 seconds. Add beef; cook and stir until beef begins to brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into beef, and cook until sauce has thickened and turned clear, about 30 seconds.

By Dianemwj

Lion's Head Meatballs

Lion's Head Meatballs

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour boiling water over shiitake mushrooms, and let sit until soft enough to slice, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, make the meatball mixture: Combine tofu and chestnuts in a large bowl. Add ground pork, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Pour in rice wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, egg, salt, and cayenne. Dust with cornstarch. Mix with a clean hand until thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Form mixture into 6 large meatballs with wet hands.
  4. 4 Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and oil lightly. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while prepping the pot.
  6. 6 For the cooking liquid: Trim off the bottom of the head of cabbage and slice 1/2 of the head. Arrange sliced cabbage on the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Arrange remaining cabbage leaves on top. Slice and scatter mushrooms on top of cabbage; reserve shiitake liquid. Nestle meatballs into cabbage leaves and pour juices over.
  7. 7 Strain reserved shiitake liquid into a bowl. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Whisk until dissolved. Add to the pot, pouring over each meatball. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  8. 8 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Continue cooking, basting meatballs often, until liquid reduces slightly and meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  9. 9 Ladle into serving bowls and arrange cabbage over meatballs. Top with green onions and chili oil.

By John Mitzewich