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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Innah Bee
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
migena matmuja
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Karan Ramdayal
[email protected]Delicious!
Ajuorah dera
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great! I served it with rice and vegetables and everyone loved it.
Nasif Usher
[email protected]The pork was a bit dry, but the caramel sauce was delicious. I think I'll try cooking the pork for a shorter amount of time next time.
Amber Talha
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pork was very tender. I think I'll try it again with less sugar.
Yvonne Peglow
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the caramel sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.
Yohanis Mulugeta
[email protected]This was my first time making Vietnamese caramelized pork and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork was cooked perfectly. The caramel sauce was also very tasty.
chad martin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Abigal Akuaku
[email protected]This recipe was fantastic! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.