Miso Braised Pork Hock with Soy

0 Miso Braised Pork Hock with Soy

Apr 22

Where can you go wrong braising this wonderful cheap cut of the pig. I saw this lonely pork hock sitting in the pork section for $2 so I recused it and gave it the honor of being my lunch. A little Asian twist with the soy and the miso paste give it a little unique taste.

Miso Braised Pork Hock with Soy

On 22/04/2012 (Sunday) at 6:18 pm by Benny.
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Details

Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
120 min
Ready Time:
2 hour, 15 min

Servings

1 servings

Ingredients

one pork hock per person the braising liquid it good for 4 servings
one large onion
one red chili
10 cloves of garlic
tablespoon miso paste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
olive oil
kosher salt and pepper

Directions

Start by putting the onion, garlic and chili in a food processor with a little olive oil and blitz until its a paste.

Now into a braising pan or clay pot and cook medium heat until fragrant. Now add the miso paste and cook another few min. Now put the pork hock in a fry it for about 5 min on each side adding a little water if necessary.

Now add water until the pork hock is covered and into a 280degree oven for approx 2 hours.

Take the lid off after 2 hours the pork hock should be really tender. Take out and let rest put the pot on the heat and start reducing and add the soy sauce. Once the flavor of the braising liquid is to your taste spoon some over the pork hock and serve.

This is rich, succulent and FATTY but super delicious and should be eaten as a treat once in a while.

Enjoy!!

Benny