Twice-cooked pork

Over the time of the existence of the phenomenon of twice-cooked pork, many legends have accumulated explaining the origin of this dish. The most romantic is about the wife of one of the builders of the Great Wall of China: the woman waited for her lover for so long that the meat had to be cooked a second time. There is also a more pragmatic version: boiled pork in China was left as an offering to the spirits of ancestors, but due to the high price of meat, it was subsequently cooked again with the addition of a large amount of pepper. Twice-cooked pork should be fatty, so it is best to take brisket - you can with the skin. It is good if you can find young leeks: their greens have a beany flavor that goes great with pork. However, it can be replaced with regular leeks or green onions.