Homestyle Soy-Braised Beef Shank

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

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   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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2. 
   Step 2

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

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3. 
   Step 3

   Add water and bring to a boil.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Let it come to a full boil.

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5. 
   Step 5

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

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6. 
   Step 6

   Transfer everything to a pressure cooker.

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7. 
   Step 7

   Add water until the beef shank is just covered.

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8. 
   Step 8

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

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9. 
   Step 9

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

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10. 
    Step 10

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

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11. 
    Step 11

    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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12. 
    Step 12

    Slice and serve.

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13. 
    Step 13

    Delicious!

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14. 
    Step 14

    This piece turned out beautifully.

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15. 
    Step 15

    Homemade tastes just as good!

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