Braised Pork Potstickers in Cider
A twist on traditional potstickers, this recipe braises pork in a sweet and tangy cider sauce, served with pan-fried potstickers.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulder
- ●2 cups Lightly sweetened cider
- ●1 cup Braised onions
- ●2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- ●.5 teaspoon Salt and pepper
- ●20 Potstickers wrappers
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- ●.25 cup Chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pot and cook the onions until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the braised onions, five-spice powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the cider to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Return the pork to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 7
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- 8
While the pork is braising, cook the potstickers according to package instructions.
- 9
To serve, place a few potstickers on each plate and spoon the braised pork and cider sauce over the top.
- 10
Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.