Maotai-flavored shredded pork

How to Make Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce: A Complete Guide

Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, a beloved Chinese stir-fry, balances savory, sweet, and umami flavors with tender pork and crisp vegetables. Here’s a step-by-step guide to mastering this dish.

Ingredients:

- 200g pork tenderloin, thinly sliced

- 3 tbsp soy sauce (divided)

- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

- 1 tsp sugar

- 1 tbsp cornstarch

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil

- 1 bell pepper, julienned

- 1 carrot, julienned

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tsp ginger, grated

- 1 tbsp vinegar

- 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix pork with 1 tbsp soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and cornstarch. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

2. Stir-fry vegetables: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry bell pepper and carrot for 2 minutes, then set aside.

3. Cook the pork: Add more oil to the wok. Stir-fry pork until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain excess oil.

4. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.

5. Combine: Return pork and vegetables to the wok. Pour in the sauce, stir quickly, and cook for 1 minute. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Serve hot with steamed rice. This dish is quick, versatile, and sure to satisfy!