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Vietnamese Caramelized Salty Pork ( Thit Kho) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c sugar .
  • 1 1/2 lbs pork belly .
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper .
  • 1 c water .
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1/4 c fish sauce .
  • 1 onion, roughly sliced

Directions
  • Step #1 Wash & cut pork belly into 3/4 inch (cubed)pieces.
  • Step #2 In a dry saucepan, melt sugar on high heat until it becomes golden brown but not candied.
  • Step #3 Immediately, pepper, onions, add pork belly pieces, & garlic.
  • Step #4 Stir to get a golden color on the meat.
  • Step #5 Add fish sauce & water, deglaze, & bring to a boil.
  • Step #6 Reduce to low heat, cover & let simmer for 20-30 mins (stirring every once in awhile) until sauce thickens a little.
  • Step #7 Add a little more fish sauce & black pepper to taste.
  • Step #8 Serve over white rice.
  • Step #9 Note: Some vietnamese add whole hard boiled eggs along with the liquids.
  • Step #10 Adding shrimp is also delicious.
  • Enjoy the Vietnamese Caramelized Salty Pork ( Thit Kho) recipe

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