Mao Zedong's Red Braised Pork (Hong Shao Rou)
Inspired by Mao Zedong
The Chairman's favorite dish - meltingly tender pork belly braised in Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and aromatics, finished with a glossy reduction
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