Instructions: 1. Cut pork in 1/4-inch slices. Place in a saucepan with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat immediately and skim the surface; then simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

2. Add seasonings and simmer 5 minutes more. Then remove meat, strain the stock and skim off the fat.

VARIATIONS: For the pork, substitute 1-1/2 pounds spareribs. Add these along with 2 celery stalks and 2 white onions to already boiling water.

Simmer 90 minutes. Then remove ribs and vegetables and strain the stock.

Use 1/2 pound pork, 1/2 pound chicken giblets and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Add 1/4 cup dried black mushrooms (soaked), 1/4 cup water chestnuts, both sliced; simmer 30 minutes more.

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