Braised pork with jujubes
Braised pork with jujubes, known as 'Hongshao Rou with Jujubes' in Chinese cuisine, is a savory and sweet dish where pork belly is slow-cooked in a rich sauce with dried red dates (jujubes). It's a classic comfort food, particularly popular in northern and eastern China, combining tender meat with the natural sweetness of the fruit.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein from the pork belly, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates primarily from the jujubes and any added sugar. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, and has a rough calorie ballpark of 400-500 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the jujube (red date) symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in Chinese tradition, making this dish a festive favorite during celebrations like Lunar New Year. Nutritionally, the jujubes add fiber and antioxidants that balance the richness of the pork.
