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How to prepare Chinese-style braised pork knuckle (a comprehensive guide)

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 …

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Pork knuckle 橫財就手 – to celebrate Chinese New Year

Braised pork knuckle with fat choy, dried mushrooms, and dried oysters is an auspicious Chinese New Year dish for the Cantonese. The name in Cantonese is 橫財就手, has a symbolic meaning of ‘a windfall of good fortune.’ In just a few days, families worldwide will gather and celebrate the new year with a lavish feast, …

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