Vietnamese pork belly – keto pork belly recipe

Step 1

In a large pot bring water with a pinch of salt to boil.

Step 2

In a boiling water, add pieces of pork belly and cook for 10 to 15 minutes and after 15 minutes drain the meat and set it aside.

Step 3

Melt 1 TBS of lard or coconut oil in a skillet, put cooked pork belly on a hot oil, add pinch of salt and 1 TBS of erythritol. Stir everything and cook for 3-5 minutes. Cover if necessary to avoid blisters on your hands!

Step 4

After 3-5 minutes, add 1 small onion cut in slices and mushrooms cut in thicker slices. Add 3 TBS of fish sauce and 1 TBS of soy sauce or coconut aminos, 1/2 cup of water and some freshly ground pepper to taste and stir altogether.

Step 5

Cook until everything is caramelized and glazed, and sauce completely reduced, add spring onion at the end, and stir to combine.

Step 6

Optionally garnish with cilantro or other garnishes you like.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy!