Tips for stewing pork

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Tips for stewing pork: Pork is rich in nutrients and delicious, making it an excellent ingredient for cooking. There are mainly three tips for cooking homemade pork stew well: 1. Cut the meat into larger pieces. Pork contains water-soluble nitrogenous compounds that contribute to its flavor; the more of these compounds are released during stewing, the richer the broth becomes, while the aroma of the meat pieces tends to diminish. Therefore, it is advisable to cut the meat pieces into larger sizes when stewing, in order to reduce the loss of these flavor-enhancing compounds, thus making the meat more flavorful compared to smaller pieces. 2. Do not cook over high heat. Firstly, when the meat pieces are exposed to extremely high temperatures, the muscle fibers harden, making it difficult for the meat to become tender ； Secondly, the aromatic compounds in the meat evaporate along with the steam during boiling, reducing its aroma. 3. Add less water during stewing to give the broth a richer flavor. When stewing pork, do not use a high heat level, as this will cause the meat to clump together. If a little mountain plant or a few slices of radish are added while stewing the meat, it will become tender very quickly. Salt should be added later, otherwise the meat won’t soften easily. During the process of stewing meat, do not add water midway, otherwise the proteins will coagulate suddenly when exposed to cold, making it difficult for the components in the meat or bones to come out.