Meat Recipes - Deep Fried Szechuan Pork

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1kg) pork ribs, cut in 1 inch (2.5cm) squares

• 2 tsp (10ml) chopped fresh ginger

• 5 tbsp (75ml) brown sugar

• 1/4 cup (60ml?) soy sauce

• ]3 tbsp (45ml) dry sherry

• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) fives - spice powder

• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) vegetable oil

SZECHUAN SAUCE

• 3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil

• 3 red chili pepper, chopped

• 2 tsp (10ml) chopped ginger

• 2 tsp (10ml) dry sherry

• 5 tbsp (85ml) sugar

• 5 tbsp (75ml) tomato catsup

• 5 tbsp (75ml) white vinegar

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Method:

1. Place ribs in a saucepan, cover with cold water bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes; drain well.

2. Combine ginger, sugar, soy sauce, sherry and fives - spice powder. Add ribs, stirring to coat. Marinate 3 hours; drain and discard marinade.

3. Heat oil. Deep-fry ribs in small amounts until golden and tender. Drain well.

4. TO MAKE SAUCE: Heat oil in a pan. Add chili pepper, ginger, garlic and onion. Fry until tender. Add sherry, sugar, catsup and vinegar. Simmer 10-15 minutes.

5. Add ribs, stirring to coat well. Simmer 10 minutes and serve hot.