Braised Fragrant Pork

1 Piece tangerine peel
2 lb Pork
2 Scallion stalks
2 Or 3 sl Fresh ginger root 2 1/2 tb Oil
1 c Sherry
1/2 c Soy sauce
1/2 ts Anise powder
1/2 Stick cinnamon
3 -(up to) 5 Cloves
1 ts Salt
1 c Water

Soak tangerine peel.

Cut pork in 1-inch cubes. Slice scallion and ginger root.

Heat oil to smoking in a heavy pan and brown pork quickly on all sides.

Add sherry, soy sauce, anise powder, cinnamon, cloves, salt and water. Bring to a boil.

Add tangerine peel, sliced scallion and ginger root. Then simmer, covered, until tender (about 1-1/2 hours), turning meat occasionally.

NOTE: If water evaporates, add a small quantity of boiling water to prevent burning.

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