Shredded pork is a favorite snack for kids. Instead of buying it outside and worrying about poor quality, you can easily make it at home with familiar ingredients and simple steps. Let’s cook this dish with TasteVN!
1. Shredded pork
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
1 hour
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Shredded Pork Serves 4
Pork tenderloin 500 gr Shallots 2 bulbs (chopped) Dried cinnamon 1 stick Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (Sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to make Pork Floss
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Preparation and boiling the pork
Buy pork tenderloin, wash it thoroughly. To remove the odor, soak the meat in diluted salt water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out, rinse with water, and let it drain.
Cut the pork along the grain into bite-sized pieces, about the size of a finger.
Place a pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1 liter of water and bring to a boil, then add the pork and boil for about 8 – 10 minutes until just cooked. Skim off any foam if necessary, then remove and rinse with clean water, and let it drain.
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Marinate the meat
Marinate the meat with 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and minced shallots.
Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes for the meat to absorb the seasoning.
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Cook the meat
Next, pour the meat into the pot along with two cups of water, add a stick of dry cinnamon, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the water in the pot reduces to about 1/2 cup, then turn off the heat.
Remove the meat to a plate to drain, and remember to keep the cooking liquid from the meat.
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Making shredded pork
You shred the meat along the grain into small pieces and put them into a meat grinder, grinding at low power for 2 times, each time for 30 seconds to make the meat smaller.
Then, place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the meat and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the meat is firm, then pour in the remaining meat cooking water.
You stir the shredded pork for about 15 – 20 minutes over low heat until slightly golden.
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Final product
The shredded pork made using this recipe is incredibly quick and simple. The delicious flavor and appealing color make it irresistible, so why not head to the kitchen and show off your skills right away!
2. Pork floss (recipe shared by a user)
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pork floss (recipe shared by a user) For 1.2 kg of pork floss
Lean pork 2 kg Shallots 2 bulbs (finely chopped) Fish sauce 5 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ pepper)
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How to make Pork floss (recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare the meat
The meat you buy should be soaked in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
To make the floss strands fluffy and long, cut the meat against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the meat
You marinate the meat with 5 spoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes for the meat to absorb the spices.
Note: If making for small children, you should not marinate the meat with pepper. -
Cook the meat
Place a pot on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then sauté the shallots until fragrant.
When the shallots are fragrant, add the meat and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until the meat is dried and all the moisture is gone, taste and adjust the seasoning, then turn off the heat.
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Pound the meat
Next, you take the meat to pound it until it becomes fluffy.
Tip: If you have a meat grinder at home, you can grind it twice, 30 seconds each time on low power to fluff the meat as well! -
Dried meat
Place a pan on the stove over low heat, add the shredded meat and stir-fry for about 20 – 25 minutes until the meat is dry and done.
After that, let it cool, and put the shredded meat in a food container for later use.
Tip: If you have an air fryer, you can place the shredded meat in it and dry at 100 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes as well. -
Final product
Shredded pork is flavorful, chewy, and fragrant, suitable for pairing with sticky rice, bread, porridge,… all delicious.
Show off your cooking skills and treat your family!
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- To make the best dish, you should prioritize buying pork shoulder because this type of meat has a balanced ratio of lean and fat and is tender.
- You should choose pieces of meat that are bright pink and have a high elasticity.
- Avoid selecting pieces of meat that are slimy and have an unpleasant smell, as these may be spoiled or rotten.
How to clean pork without smell
- In addition to blanching the meat in boiling water to remove the smell, you can also soak the meat in a mixture of diluted salt water or vinegar for about 5 minutes and then rinse it clean.
- Alternatively, you can rub salt on the piece of meat and let it sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing it clean.
How to store pork floss
- You can store pork floss by waiting until it cools completely, then placing it in an airtight container, keeping it in a cool place away from direct sunlight or excessive moisture.
- You can also put it in a container and place it in the fridge refrigerator for later use.
- With these methods, you can keep the pork floss delicious and fluffy for about 2 – 3 months.
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Just take a little time, and you can have a delicious pork floss that is hygienic for the whole family to enjoy. Wishing you success!
*Source for the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Duy Trang
