"The richly flavored red braises characteristic of Chinese cooking make warming winter meals that can be adapted to a slow cooker. Typically, seasonings of anise, cinnamon and ginger distinguish these dishes. Pork shoulder becomes meltingly tender during the slow braise. Serve over noodles or brown rice, with stir-fried napa cabbage...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 baby carrots
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2 medium white turnips
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2.25 boneless pork shoulder
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1 scallions
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1 reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 water
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1/4 reduced-sodium soy sauce
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3 medium or dry sherry
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4 brown sugar
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2 minced fresh ginger
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1 rice vinegar
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3 Chinese chile-garlic sauce
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4 garlic
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1 star anise pod
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1 cinnamon stick
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4 cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
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2 toasted sesame seeds