Here you’ll find some delicious and inexpensive meal ideas. The greatest methods to make a tasty meal on a budget are to use a variety of roasting and other large cuts of meat. For a delicious pork roast with a Chinese twist, try this recipe.
What You Need Is…
The pork is the foundation of this dish. Meat is the most expensive ingredient in any dish, so it’s important to choose a good cut when you’re trying to save money.
Fortunately, pig is rather inexpensive, and the most cost-effective cuts are those most suited for roasts. In this case, pork shoulder is your best bet. When prepared properly, it’s soft, flavorful, and costs as little as $1 a pound. It’s fat-laden, but you can cut it out or just not eat it if you choose.
Select a pork shoulder that weighs between five and six pounds, and then gather the rest of the ingredients for this frugal meal. The seasonings and sauces that will be used to give the meat its taste are crucial. Soy sauce, ginger in it, garlic, Chinese five flavor, red peppers brown sugar, and salts should all be on hand for this recipe. You probably already have most of these goods on hand.
The roast would be incomplete without some vegetables and rice. Because the meat is so tasty, you should keep the rest of the dish simple. You should get some white rice (preferably jasmine or basmati) and some vegetables (carrots, mushrooms, scallions) to go with it.
The Preparation of Pork
This, like other recipes for cheap eating, will be child’s play. Sprinkle five-spice powder and salt all over the meat. Put the sugar, soy sauce, pepper, ginger, and and garlic in the crock pot and cover it with water, stock, or broth.
The next step, if desired, is to sear the meat. Cook the pork shoulder over high heat in a cast-iron pan on both sides until it is golden brown. After that, throw the meat into the crock cooker. The taste will be greatly enhanced by the crisp golden crust.
Ready, set, cook!
The roast is a breeze to prepare. After putting everything in the pot, you should set the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 hours. The roast may need to be checked to see whether it’s done, though you can always cook it quicker over high heat.
For a delicious meal, heat up some rice & serve the roast with raw or barely cooked carrots, fungi, which and scallions. Fresh cilantro, if you happen to have some on hand, is also a welcome addition to this frugal meal plan.