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Pork Noodle Soup with Cinnamon and Anise

By Maggie Ruggiero

4.0

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 1/2 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds country-style pork ribs
6 cups water
2/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup Chinese Shaoxing wine or medium-dry Sherry
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 whole star anise
5 1/2 ounces bean thread (cellophane) noodles
Garnish: chopped cilantro; sliced scallions

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Gently simmer all ingredients except noodles in a 6-quart heavy pot, covered, skimming as needed, until pork is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Transfer pork to a bowl. Discard bones, spices, and garlic. Coarsely shred meat. Skim fat from broth, then return meat and bring to a simmer. Rinse noodles, then stir into broth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are translucent and tender, about 6 minutes.

TagsSoupSoup/StewNoodlePasta & NoodlesSherryAlcoholBeveragesPork RibPorkMeatCinnamonHerbs & SpicesAniseMainDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeWeeknight MealsSimmerGourmet

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