🥢 Asian
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork (Thit Kho)
Pork belly slow-braised in coconut water until sticky and deeply caramelized. Comfort food from Saigon.
500 cal / serving
6g net carbs
38g protein
34g fat
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 75 min
2 servings
Ingredients
Meat & Poultry
- 1.5 lb Pork belly
Dairy & Eggs
- 2 whole Eggs, hard-boiled
Produce
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 whole Scallions
- 1 whole Shallot
Pantry
- 1.5 cups Coconut water or water
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
Instructions
1. Cut pork belly into 1.5-inch pieces. Sear in a heavy pot until golden on all sides.
2. Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, shallot, and black pepper. Add to pork.
3. Pour coconut water or plain water to half-cover. Add hard-boiled eggs.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 60–75 min, turning occasionally, until sauce is thick and sticky.
5. The liquid should reduce to a rich glaze. Adjust seasoning.
6. Serve garnished with scallions.