Published Apr 20, 2022 Updated Aug 19, 2024
Fried Pork Shoulder Recipe
Fried pork shoulder is one of the most popular Chinese recipes made with seasoned pork strips deep-fried to crispy perfection. It’s easy to make and is a delicious meal everyone loves. This easy pork shoulder recipe makes the best crunchy, airy, fried pork without any greasy feeling. Serve the dish hot with some sesame seeds sprinkled on top and dipping sauce such as ketchup. It’s flavorful and dangerously addictive.
Why This Recipe Works
It is the perfect recipe to serve for either everyday dinner or an appetizer on game night.
Unlike other pork shoulder recipes which require long preparation, this recipe will bring dinner to the table within 30 minutes.
This recipe is also one of the favorite takeouts from local Chinese restaurants. Making this mouthwatering dish at home is always better and the total cost is a fraction of the price in restaurants.
Pork Shoulder
Pork shoulder is a cut from above the pig’s front leg and comes with more marbling in the meat. However, pork shoulder is always labeled with two names in the market, such as Boston butt or picnic shoulder. Although both Boston butt and picnic shoulder are from the same region, they have different textures. Boston butt is soft, tender, and contains more fat. This part of the meat is an excellent choice for this recipe. Picnic shoulder is the cut below Boston butt, which has less intramuscular fat and is relatively less expensive. It’s also frequently sold with skin on. A large cut of boneless or bone-in pork shoulder is perfect for roasting, slow-cooking, and grilling. Try pork shoulder to make a delicious pulled pork dish.
Fried Pork Shoulder Ingredients
The best homemade fried pork shoulder is made from pork shoulder and seasoned with Chinese five-spice, ground white pepper, salt, and Chinese cooking rice wine. Prepare the batter with tapioca starch (or corn starch), all-purpose flour, egg, and water. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Fried Pork Shoulder
First, season the pork shoulder strips with Chinese five-spice, ground white pepper, salt, and cooking wine. Marinate for 15 minutes. Next, prepare the frying batter by mixing the ingredients together. Finally, coat the pork in batter and deep-fry until crispy.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips:
The best frying batter is a mixture of both tapioca starch and all-purpose flour. It’s also the key to making these fried pork extra crispy and airy on the inside. Double-frying with a high-temperature oil will help the crispy texture last for hours.
What To Serve With Fried Pork Shoulder
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