Stewed Pork Knuckle with Dates
Stewed Pork Knuckle with Dates is a delicious and savory dish that combines tender pork knuckle with sweet dates in a flavorful broth. It's a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its rich and hearty taste. The pork knuckle is slow-cooked until it's tender and juicy, while the dates add a natural sweetness to the dish. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for colder days or when you're craving a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pork knuckles about 2-3 pounds each
- 12-15 dried red dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse the pork knuckles under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the pork knuckles to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and water to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the pork knuckles are tender.
- Add the pitted red dates to the pot and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed.
- Serve the Stewed Pork Knuckle with Dates hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 57mg (19%)Sodium: 1400mg (61%)Potassium: 192mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 17g (19%)Vitamin A: 62IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 33mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
