Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with White Pepper Dusting

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Tender pork shoulder slow-braised to perfection and finished with a fragrant white pepper dusting for a subtle heat and aroma. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, white pepper powder, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 130 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder
1 tsp white pepper powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 inch piece, sliced ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
2, chopped scallions
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 2-inch chunks and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes until golden and caramelized.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch sliced ginger to the pot, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and aromatic.
Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the pork braise gently for 2 hours until tender and easily shredded.
Step 5: Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high to reduce the sauce for 10 minutes until it thickens and coats the pork.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp white pepper powder evenly over the pork and stir to incorporate, adding a subtle heat and fragrance.
Step 7: Season with salt to taste and garnish with 2 chopped scallions before serving.