Shanghai Ham

Name: Shanghai Ham
Ingredients: 4 lb. fresh pork ham, butt or shoulder; 1 c. soy sauce; 1/2 c. sugar or less; 1 Tbsp. dry sherry; 2 slices ginger root or 2 cloves garlic; 3 to 4 cloves star anise; 1/2 to 1 c. water

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 lb. fresh pork ham, butt or shoulder
1 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. sugar or less
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 slices ginger root or 2 cloves garlic
3 to 4 cloves star anise
1/2 to 1 c. water

Directions

1

Sear and scald the pork by soaking it in boiling water to cover for a few minutes.
2

When the water returns to a boil, drain and rinse with cold water.
3

Place pork with all ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
4

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer. Turn pork occasionally until tender, about 2 hours.
5

Remove cover and increase heat.
6

Baste pork until about 1 cup of liquid remains, about 15 to 20 minutes.
7

Skim fat and serve.