Recipes
Braised Pork Hock with Potatoes
6 servings
1-2 hours
Easy
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the diced pork inside the Instant Pot and fill with boiling water.
- Press “Sauté” function then “Adjust” button to set temperature to “More”. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
- Clean and dry the inner pot. Select “Sauté” then set temperature to “More”. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the green onion, ginger, anise, and cloves for 1 minute.
- Add anka sauce and sauté for another minute.
- Put the cooked meat back into the Instant Pot, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the dark vinegar, soy sauces, sugar and salt to the Instant Pot and mix well.
- Close the lid and place the pressure valve to “Seal” position. Press “Manual” and set to cook for 35 minutes.
- While meat is cooking, quarter the potatoes into equal parts. Rinse under cold water, then pat dry with paper towel.
- In a non-stick sauté pan on high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the potato pieces until golden brown.
- When the Instant Pot program is done, allow for pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes. Quick release the remaining pressure then open the lid.
- Remove cooked meat into a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Press “Sauté” button on “Normal” temperature. Cook the potato pieces with meat sauce for 7-8 minutes.
- Place the cooked meat into the Instant Pot and gently stir for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with rice. Enjoy!
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About the chef
MaoMao Mom
MaoMao Mom, the creator of MaomaoMom Kitchen, is a passionate cook, mom, wife, and scientist who shares her favorite recipes using simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Originally from China, she moved to Canada in the late ’80s to join her husband at the University of British Columbia. After completing their graduate studies, they settled in Ottawa. MaomaoMom's love for cooking began in her childhood, learning traditional techniques from her grandmother. Her passion for the kitchen deepened after the birth of her son, Maomao, a once fussy eater who inspired her to create healthier and more appealing meals. Now a teenager, Maomao is 6 feet tall and makes nutritious food choices, thanks to his mother's home-cooked meals. With a background in chemistry, MaomaoMom applies her scientific approach to cooking, bringing together traditional Chinese cuisine and healthy eating. In 2006, she launched her cooking blog, which quickly gained popularity, especially among overseas Chinese communities. By 2011, had over 20 million views, and she published her first cookbook in Chinese to raise funds for her church. Inspired by the movie Julie & Julia, MaomaoMom made the decision to blog her recipes in both English and Chinese, ensuring that her son and future generations could continue enjoying their family’s treasured dishes. Her recipes are not only a personal passion but a way to share the joy of cooking with a global audience, blending tradition with health-conscious, practical cooking.
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