Pork with anise

2 cups apple cider 1 cup low-salt chicken broth 3/4 cup chopped onion 6 whole allspice 3 whole star anise* 3 large fresh thyme sprigs 2 cinnamon sticks 2[...]

1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon anise seed 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder , cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]

21 ounces pork ribs, cut into bite-size pieces (1 lb 5 oz) 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 whole head of garlic 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons[...]

2 pounds pork loin 1/2 cup chicken broth Marinade 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 x ginger 1 inch slice, fresh * 1 each star anise *[...]