Crispy Pork Hock Slices
Cooking pork hock couldn’ t be easier in a pressure cooker , and completed with deep fry or broil steps
A wonderful crispy skinned pork hock ended as a comfort dish on holidays or gatherings with friends.
Side dish~
Asian Favor
stir fried Asian preserved sour vegetable with sliced onion, a perfect match with fantastic flavor.
So as usual this is a simple homemade food with restaurant feel. I believe that in addition to mucic , food is also international. Besides the German Pork Hock( Schweinshaxe recipe ) , this fusion crispy pork hock served with Asian preserved sour vegetable is a tasty option too.
Ingredients
1- pork hock ( main..1+ 1/2 or 2 pounds )
2- salt, pepper , dark soy , osmanthus syrup or Maple syrup , spring onion and ginger.
Side dish-
1- 1 package of Asian preserved sour vegetable .
2- one onion..sliced
Steps ~
1- blanch the pork hock with vinegar to reduce the odor , rinse under cold water , drain and set aside.
2- combine all all the ingredients except tne syrup in a pressure cooker , add enough water to cover the pork hock , turn the timer on for 30 minutes with low pressure function.
3- remove from the cooker, strained , cool and dry.
( strain and reserve the braising liquid as a soup base as you desired.)
4- apply a thin layer of vinegar all over the skin of the pork hock , leave it uncovered in the fridge overnight to let the skin dry out for more crispy effect.
5- heat up the deep cooking pan or wok , pour enough cooking oil for deep frying , heat the oil to 365 F
6- slowly and carefully cover the pan to avoid oil spatter.
7- fry until no more sizzling sound , open the cover and turning twice over the side , and fry until golden brown and crispy all both sides. Keep an eye during frying to avoid over burnt , it all takes about 12-15 minutes.
8- move the pork hock from the pan and place on a plate top with kitchen paper , apply a thin layer of osmanthus syrup or maple syrup all over to add more flavor , set aside and pre the side dish.
Side dish steps ~
1- A package of sour preserved vegetable , soak with water for at least half hour , drain and toast dry , set aide.
2- one medium onion size onion , sliced, set aside.
3- stir fry both the vegetable and onion slices with medium heat , add 2 tbsp tomato sauce , sugar to taste, dish up.
Finally , debone the fried pork hock and slice the pork hock , serve with the side dish , and dip with mustard , or toasted pepper and salt.
Steps of cooking the pork hock~
***slowly and carefully cover the pan to avoid oil spatter.
Steps of cooking the side dish~
