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A tender glazed pork shank served with pineapple chunks and a glossy sauce.

Hawaiian-Style Pineapple Glazed Pork Shank

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large pork shanks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 star anis e
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Season pork shanks with salt and pepper then sear in a heavy Dutch oven with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  3. Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the shanks and add the star anise to the pot.
  5. Cover and braise in the oven for 3 hours or until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bone.
  6. Remove shanks from the pot and keep warm.
  7. Strain the remaining liquid into a saucepan, add pineapple chunks, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  8. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 minutes until the glaze is thickened and glossy.
  9. Brush the glaze over the shanks and serve immediately.