Classic Pork Zha Jiang (Minced Pork Sauce)

A rich, savory, and glossy minced pork zha jiang sauce made with rendered pork fat, sweet bean sauce, and soybean paste, finished with fresh green onions.

Ingredients

• 300 g fatty pork pieces
• 300 g diced pork meat
• 3 tbsp sweet bean sauce
• 3 tbsp soybean paste
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 cup fresh green onions

Instructions

1. 1Render the fatty pork

   

   Place cubed fatty pork pieces into a white pot on a gas stove over heat and let them render, allowing the oil to fully fry out as the fat melts down.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium so the fat renders evenly without scorching the pieces.
2. 2Add diced pork meat

   

   Add diced pork meat directly into the pot with the already rendered fat, using a green silicone spatula to stir and combine everything thoroughly.

   Tip: Stir continuously to ensure the newly added meat coats evenly in the hot rendered fat.
3. 3Stir in the bean sauces

   

   Add your sweet bean sauce, soybean paste, and any other selected condiments directly into the cooked meat mixture, allowing the sauces to fry in the hot oil until aromatic and deeply colored.

   Tip: Add the sauces gradually while stirring to control the color and flavor intensity of the mixture.
4. 4Sweeten the meat mixture

   

   Add a spoonful of white sugar into the simmering meat and sauce mixture, stirring well until it dissolves and balances the savory flavor.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of sugar according to your personal preference for sweet and savory balance.
5. 5Add green onions

   

   Pour a large bowl of freshly chopped green onions directly into the bubbling meat sauce, then mix thoroughly until well incorporated.

   Tip: Fold the green onions in right at the end to keep their vibrant color and fresh aroma intact.

Storage & Reheating

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