Chinese Five-Spice Powder

Name: Chinese Five-Spice Powder
Yield: About 1/3 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground Star anise:star anise; 2 tablespoons ground Fennel seed:fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons crushed Cinnamon and cassia:cassia; 2 teaspoons crushed Szechuan Peppercorns:peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon ground Cloves:cloves

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About 1/3 cup

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Ingredients (5)

2 tablespoons ground star anise
2 tablespoons ground fennel seeds
2 teaspoons crushed cassia
2 teaspoons crushed Szechuan peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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Nutritional Information

Calories57
Fat2.09g
Saturated fat0.13g
Trans fat0.0g
Carbs10.51g
Fiber5.49g
Sugar0.08g
Protein2.52g
Cholesterol
Sodium7.74mg
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Highly aromatic Chinese five-spice powder enhances stir-fried vegetables, chicken, and especially fatty meats like pork and duck. Five-spice powder isn’t hot but is quite concentrated, so use it in small quantities. (Heat-treated Szechuan pepper may now be legally imported to the United States.)

from: Field Guide to Herbs & Spices by Aliza Green

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How to Freeze Pork

Pork fares best in the freezer if packaged with freezer-friendly materials like waxed paper, aluminum foil, or heavy-duty plastic bags. Wrap any meat tightly so that air does not escape and freeze at 0°F. Generally, fresh cuts of pork can last up to six months, while ground pork can last up to three.

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How to Thaw Pork

Pork is easiest to thaw when placed in the refrigerator in its original wrapping. Small roasts will take three to five hours per pound, while larger roasts can take up to seven hours per pound. Thawing ground pork depends entirely on the thickness of its packaging.

It is safe to cook frozen or partially-frozen pork, but its cooking time may take 50 percent longer. Frozen pork should not be cooked in a slow cooker.

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How to Store Pork

Sealed pork products can typically last in the fridge for two to four days, with ground pork having a slightly shorter shelf life at one to three. Ham or other smoked pork products like bacon can be stored for up to a week, though this only applies to products that aren’t vacuum sealed or prepared with preservatives. The latter can obviously last a lot longer.

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Instructions

1Combine ground star anise, ground fennel seeds, crushed cassia, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, and ground cloves.

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