In the bright galaxy of Chinese cuisine, braised pork has always occupied an indispensable position with its unique flavor and taste.

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The first is thyme

Thyme, is a plant with a rich aroma that has a refreshing taste. In braised meat, the role of thyme is mainly to enhance the flavor and taste, its unique aroma can be well integrated with the fat of the meat, so that the braised meat exudes an attractive aroma during the stewing process, at the same time, thyme also helps to remove the fishy smell of meat, enhance the overall taste of the layering, very suitable for beef and mutton.

In terms of dosage, thyme should not be too much, per catty of meat, add 1 grams of thyme.

This is followed by cloves

Clove is a spice with a strong aroma, its aroma is unique and long-lasting, can add a special fragrance to the braised meat, in the process of braised meat, the role of cloves is mainly reflected in increasing the depth and layering of the aroma, making the braised meat more rich and three-dimensional in taste, and increasing the effect of penetrating the bone.

Because the aroma of cloves is strong, it is necessary to pay special attention to the dosage. It is generally recommended that the amount of cloves should not exceed 5.0 grams per catty of meat.

Then there's Luo Han Guo

Monk fruit is also an ingredient commonly used for soaking in water, and it is also a commonly used spice, which not only has a unique sweetness, but also has a fresh aroma. In braised pork, the main function of monk fruit is to increase the sweetness and taste of braised meat, making braised meat more mellow and delicious, at the same time, monk fruit can also adjust the taste of brine to a certain extent, making it more harmonious and balanced, and monk fruit also has the effect of moisturizing drying.

In terms of dosage, generally per catty of meat, you can add 1 grams of Luo Han fruit.

Finally, there is fragrant sand

Fragrant sand, also known as fragrant sand kernel, is a spice with a rich aroma. In braised meat, the role of fragrant sand is mainly to increase the aroma and taste of braised meat, making braised meat more delicious and delicious. In addition, fragrant sand also helps to promote the digestion and absorption of braised meat.

In terms of dosage, the amount of fragrant sand also needs to be appropriate, it is generally recommended to add 2-0 grams of fragrant sand per catty of meat, and the dosage can be enlarged in a small range.

To sum up, the four spices of thyme, cloves, monk fruit, and fragrant sand each play an indispensable role in braised pork, and they add flavor and charm to braised pork by increasing flavor, enhancing flavor, and adjusting the taste.

When it comes to braised pork, the use of spices is not static, but needs to be flexibly adjusted according to different meats, tastes and cooking methods.

Braised pork spice recipe:

5 grams of Sichuan pepper, 0 grams of star anise, 0.0 grams of thyme, 0 grams of cumin, 0.0 grams of cinnamon, 0 grams of licorice, 0 grams of mountain names, 0 grams of fragrant sand kernels, 0 grams of grass fruit, 0 grams of grass cardamom, 0.0 grams of Luo Han fruit, 0.0 grams of cloves.

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