Shredded Five Spice Pork Recipe

Shredded Five Spice Pork Recipe

  • 3 pounds cooked boned pork roast with juices
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or pressed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese 5-spice powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Safeway SELECT Gourmet Club Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Safeway SELECT Verdi Balsamic Vinegar
  • Hot cooked rice
  • Prepared hoisin or Chinese plum sauce (optional)
  • Slivered or chopped green onions (optional)
  • Cilantro sprigs (optional)
  1. Drain juices from pork into a liquid measuring cup and add water, if necessary, to make 1 cup. Pour juices into a 1 1/2- to 2-quart pan. Add garlic, if using, and five spice, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until reduced to 1 cup, stirring often, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degree F. As sauce reduces, pull pork apart into small pieces with your fingers. Put meat in a 10- by 15-inch pan and spread level. Bake until lightly browned and sizzling, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, add reduced sauce, and mix.
  3. Serve over hot cooked rice; top with hoisin or plum sauce, green onions, and cilantro sprigs, if desired.