Braised pork knuckle

Braised pork knuckle with dried oysters is a deeply symbolic and savory centerpiece for Chinese New Year — called 橫財就手 in Cantonese, which loosely means a windfall of good fortune. This festive dish brings together rich umami from dried oysters, earthy depth from shiitake mushrooms, and silky strands of fat choy, all slow-braised with aromatic …

My brother-in-law brought me a pork knuckle last week, perfect for making braised pork knuckles to celebrate Chinese New Year! So why he gave me the pork knuckle? Because pork knuckles represent prosperity and good luck for the coming year.  Today I will show you a Chinese New Year pork knuckle recipe. For readers who …