INGREDIENTS
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medium onion, peeled, halved through root end
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chiles de árbol or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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garlic cloves, crushed
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cinnamon stick
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star anise pods
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fennel seeds
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1” piece ginger, peeled, crushed
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low-sodium chicken broth
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vegetable oil
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bone-in pork shoulder steaks (about 12 oz. each)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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thin rice stick noodles
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Mung bean sprouts, fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems, thinly sliced scallions, chopped unsalted, roasted peanuts, and lime wedges (for serving)