Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
5 pounds

pork ribs

5 pounds

pork shoulder

5 pounds

pork belly

0.5 cup

salt

1 cup

sugar

2 cups

white vinegar

1 quart

water

2 tbsp

turmeric

2 tbsp

mustard seeds

1 unit

pickling cucumbers

sliced

1 unit

baby radishes

sliced

1 unit

fava beans

peeled and blanched

1 unit

onions

diced

Step 1
~18 min

Combine ingredients for the braising liquid (salt, sugar, white vinegar, water, turmeric, mustard seeds).

Key Technique: Braising
Step 2
~18 min

Braise pork ribs, pork shoulder, and pork belly in the braising liquid for 4 hours.

Key Technique: Braising
Step 3
~18 min

Reserve the braising stock.

Key Technique: Braising
Step 4
~18 min

Pull the braised pork meat.

Step 5
~18 min

Press the pulled pork into a hotel pan.

Step 6
~18 min

Pour the remaining pork stock over the pressed pork.

Step 7
~18 min

Let the pressed pork cool completely.

Step 8
~18 min

Slice pickling cucumbers, baby radishes, fava beans (peeled and blanched), and dice onions.

Key Technique: Pickling
Step 9
~18 min

In a pot, combine salt, sugar, white vinegar, water, turmeric, and mustard seeds.

Step 10
~18 min

Bring the pickling mixture to a boil.

Key Technique: Pickling
Step 11
~18 min

Pour the hot pickling mixture over the prepared vegetables.

Key Technique: Pickling
Step 12
~18 min

Portion the cooled pork.

Step 13
~18 min

Serve the portioned pork with bread and butter pickles.

Step 14
~18 min

Drizzle with hot pepper vinegar (garnish).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot pepper vinegar to your desired spice level.

For a smoother cheese, chill the pork in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pork can be braised and pressed 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Pair with a side of coleslaw.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

A celebration of traditional Southern flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Barbecues
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Game Day
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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