Braising with Black Vinegar

Can you ever run out of good braising liquid recipes? The answer is a resounding no. This combination is fantastic and I highly recommend you give it a try.

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1 can diced tomatoes (18oz.)

1 medium onion diced

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup sweetened black vinegar

2 ancho chilis

1tsp Chinese Five spice powder

2 tbsp ground cumin

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Both sweetened black vinegar and 5 spice powder should be available at most international markets. The black vinegar is a tough flavor to describe, it reminds me of a cola flavor. I'll be adding this recipe as part of a video clip series on braising.