CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY (THIT KHO)
This dish is very popular in Vietnamese households for everyday eating but is also traditionally served during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The longer you cook the pork belly, the more tender it becomes. If you make this dish ahead, the fat will congeal on the surface, making it easier to remove, and a little healthier! This also allows the flavors to meld a little more. Serve with rice.
Provided by Pat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Vietnamese
Time 1h43m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice pork belly into 1-inch pieces layered with skin, fat, and meat.
- Heat sugar in a large wok or pot over medium heat until it melts and caramelizes into a light brown syrup, about 5 minutes. Add pork and increase heat to high. Cook and stir to render some of the pork fat, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir shallots and garlic into the wok. Add fish sauce and black pepper; stir to evenly coat pork. Pour in coconut water and bring to a boil. Add eggs, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until pork is tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove wok from the heat and let stand, about 10 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 266.8 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1831.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Brandon Mhakayakora
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork belly, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork belly.
Al Sunny Azad Saad
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The pork belly was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jennifer Joseph
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pork belly didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Saiful Islam Rubel
[email protected]This is the best caramelized pork belly recipe I've ever tried. The pork belly was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Thokar Aashiqmilan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork belly is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Moksedur Rahaman
[email protected]This was my first time making caramelized pork belly, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pork belly was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Valdez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork belly, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork belly.
Dorcas Jeggs
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The pork belly was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Delvine Oyaro
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pork belly didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Nisha Karki
[email protected]This is the best caramelized pork belly recipe I've ever tried. The pork belly was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Haroon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork belly is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
besty best
[email protected]This was my first time making caramelized pork belly, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pork belly was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Kimm Nordman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork belly, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork belly.
Risper John's
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork belly was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Momin King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pork belly didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Carmen Leiva
[email protected]This is the best caramelized pork belly I've ever had. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda Hanley
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The pork belly is always cooked to perfection, and the caramelized sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ebony
[email protected]This caramelized pork belly is a must-try! The flavors are incredible, and the pork is so tender and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!