Hoisin-Sauced Pork

This is to eastern regional cooking in China what roast pork is to southern. It is a solid piece of marinated meat that is simmered instead of roasted and then sliced thin and small to go with sips of wine or thicker and larger to be a main-course dish. The meat is excellent for sandwiches. Its flavor is rich from the garlic, five-fragrance powder, and the piquant hoisin sauce. Slice the amount you need, allowing 3 to 4 small pieces per person for an appetizer, 4 to 5 if used as a main c