MICHAEL BAO HUYNH'S VIETNAMESE CARAMELIZED PORK
Thit kho to - a sticky-sweet pork dish with funky undertones of nuoc mam - is often served on Tet Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese New Year and the nation's most important holiday. This recipe is adapted from Michael Bao Huynh, a chef and restaurateur who came to the United States as a refugee in 1982. Thit kho to is traditionally made with pork belly, but it can also be made with pork shoulder butt (as shown in the photo) - a lighter though no less delicious alternative. Serve the meat over a pile of snowy white rice with a bottle of hot pepper sauce nearby.
Provided by Dana Bowen
Categories main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover bottom of a large, heavy skillet with one cup sugar and place over medium low heat. As soon as it melts and turns golden, add pork, raise heat to medium, and stir until coated. (Sugar will become sticky and may harden, but it will re-melt as it cooks, forming a sauce.)
- Stir in remaining sugar, salt, pepper and fish sauce. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Uncover, stir in garlic and oil and lower to simmer to reduce sauce for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in Vidalia onions and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Pork should be caramelized; if not, raise heat and sauté while sauce further reduces. Transfer to serving bowl, and sprinkle with scallion greens.
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Doofy Wilsons
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the pork didn't turn out as tender as I hoped. The sauce was good, but I was a bit disappointed with the pork.
Yuki Shogun
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. The pork is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone who likes spicy food.
Noah Musa
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit. The pork is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.
Rox Ridoy
[email protected]This is my new favorite pork recipe. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I can't wait to make it again.
XL - Masum
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the pork and the sauce. I'll definitely be making it again.
Malik Nawab
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Md Jakariya
[email protected]I've never had caramelized pork before, but this recipe made me a fan. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD Alomgir Kobir
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The pork is incredibly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Ledion Bytyqi
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Hirusha Gihan
[email protected]This was my first time making caramelized pork, and it was a success! The pork was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sunvir Azam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the pork turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Vietnamese food.
mdrasel mdrasel
[email protected]This dish is absolutely delicious. The caramelized pork is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Momen Ta
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.
Tareq Rahman
[email protected]This caramelized pork recipe is a winner! The flavors are bold and complex, and the pork is cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.