Homestyle Soy-Braised Beef Shank

Cooking StepsHow to cook Homestyle Soy-Braised Beef Shank step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Soak the beef shank in water to draw out the blood, then rinse clean. Marinate with white pepper powder, scallion, ginger, onion, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce — I marinated it overnight.

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   Sauté the scallion, ginger, garlic, onion, and whole spices until fragrant. I added one heaping tablespoon of yellow soybean paste.

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   Add water and bring to a boil.

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   Let it come to a full boil.

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   Add the beef and cook for a while, skimming off any foam and impurities.

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   Transfer everything to a pressure cooker.

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   Add water until the beef shank is just covered.

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   Once the pressure cooker reaches pressure, cook for 45 minutes, then turn off the heat.

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   A chopstick should pierce through easily when it’s done.

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    You can also reduce the sauce further for a more concentrated flavor.

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    Let the beef cool in the braising liquid, then remove, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

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    Slice and serve.

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    Delicious!

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    This piece turned out beautifully.

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    Homemade tastes just as good!