Braise fresh ham shank at 325F (163C), then quickly roast it at 450F (232C) to crisp the pork crackling. (It won’t get super ...

In a small bowl, cover the mushrooms with the boiling water. Let soak for at least 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain the mushrooms and reserve 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid. Cut off and discard the ...

Turn on the oven to 300° F (275° F if it is really strong). Pat dry each pork shank and liberally season with salt and pepper. Dust each seasoned pork shank with flower. Roughly chop the onion, celery ...

– In a large 5 qt pot add oil and sear off the pork shanks until golden brown. – add a little oil and cook the curry, lim leaf, galanga, garlic, lemongrass and ginger for about 5-8 mins on medium low ...

1 Put the chicken in a large saucepan with the halved onion, celery, carrot, stock, bay and thyme. Add a large pinch of salt and enough water to just cover the chicken. Bring to a simmer, then cover ...

Derek Larsen, executive chef at Buckhead’s Anis Cafe & Bistro, is an avid proponent of the alchemy of braising. “It takes a cut of meat that is tough or inedible when grilled or pan-seared and ...