1½ lb -
pork leg, fillet end or shoulder, in one piece
FOR THE BRAISING LIQUID
2½ pints -
chicken stock
3 slices -
fresh ginger
3 -
spring onions (a.k.a. scallions or salad onions)
2 -
star anise
2 tablespoons -
dry sherry or rice wine
2 teaspoons -
five spice powder
5 tablespoons -
sugar
2 tablespoons -
dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon -
salt