Thit Kho Trung (Caramel Braised Pork and Eggs)

Vietnamese · 80 min · Pork · gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb

Shop ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork belly, cut in 1.5 inch cubes
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup fish sauce
• 2 cups coconut water
• 3 shallots, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp black pepper

Method

1. In a heavy pot, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns amber, about 4 minutes, to make caramel.
2. Add shallots and garlic and stir 30 seconds, then add pork belly and sear to coat, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in fish sauce, coconut water, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and braise gently 40 minutes until pork is tender.
5. Add peeled hard-boiled eggs and simmer uncovered 15 more minutes to color the eggs and reduce the sauce.
6. Skim excess fat and cool before portioning.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

← Browse the cookbook