INGREDIENTS
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Serves 6 to 8
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3 pounds picnic shoulder of pork or Boston butt
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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4 scallions, green parts discarded and whites chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
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Sauce:
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1 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup dry sherry
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1/2 cup rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 star anise
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2-inch piece cinnamon stick
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1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder