Four Happiness Pork Recipes

FOUR HAPPINESS PORK

Steps:

• Put pork in boiling water.
• Boil 1 minute; Drain. Rinse in cold water.
• Cut pork in 2-inch cubes.
• Put pork and 1 cup water in an earthenware or any other heavy pot.
• Bring water to boil.
• Add sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions.
• Cover pot tightly; Simmer over very low heat 2 hours.
• Add sugar.
• Bring to high heat.
• Baste until gravy coats the meat.
• May be prepared in advance. May be frozen.
• Reheat before serving.

FOUR HAPPINESS MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, shaking pan frequently, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately remove from pan to cool. Combine meatball ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Place a wide nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and meat is no longer pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes (cut to test). Drain oil from pan. Pour glazing mixture over meatballs; cook over high heat until meatballs are nicely glazed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.