Fried pork belly tossed with fried potato and crunchy cucumber in sichuan spicy paste with soy sauce, chillies, ginger and garlic.The richly flavored red braises characteristic of Chinese cooking make warming winter meals that can be adapted to a slow cooker. Typically, seasonings of anise, cinnamon and ginger distinguish these dishes. Pork shoulder becomes meltingly tender during the slow braise. Serve over noodles or brown rice, with stir-fried napa cabbage.