Thit Kho Trung (Caramel Braised Pork and Eggs)

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

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Ingredients

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

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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.

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