Pork Recipes: Braised Oysters and Pork

                                Braised Oysters and Pork

Ingredients:

• 2 dried oysters
• 4 dried black mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ cup boneless pork butt, cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Procedures:

• Soak oysters and mushrooms in two separate small bowls of water to cover until soft. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add pork; cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add bamboo shoots and garlic to skillet; cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add reserved oysters and mushrooms; stir well.
• Add broth to skillet; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook 1 hour.
• Combine water, cornstarch, and soy sauce in a small bowl; whisk well. Add to pork mixture; stir well until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.