Dong Po Braised Pork

Braised pork is my death-row meal. Tender, rich and unctuous, and needing nothing more than steamed rice doused in the braising liquid to make a complete meal, this dish is the king – or emperor – of pork braises. The pork is braised exclusively in rice wine and aromats, with no water added. The result is the most tender, luxurious braise, which yields at the lightest touch. The distinctive red colour comes from caramelising the skin, and sometimes from the addition of red yeast rice, which