vietnamese pork recipe

Recipe VIDEO above.&nbsp;"Thit Kho To" - Tender pork in a sweet savoury glaze that has quite an intense flavour. Though made using coconut water as the broth, but it doesn't have a coconut flavour at all! It looks so unimpressive right up until the end when it magically transforms into sticky caramelised pork pieces!&nbsp;

Vietnamese Caramel Pork

water

pork

/ 375 ml coconut water ((Note 1b))

eschallot / shallot (, very finely sliced (Note 2))

garlic (, minced)

tbsp fish sauce

tsp white pepper

Red chilli and finely sliced shallots/green onions

Place sugar and water in a large pot over medium heat. Stir, then when it bubbles and the sugar is melted (it looks like caramel), add the rest of the ingredients.

Stir, then adjust the heat so it is simmering fairly energetically. Not rapidly, not a slow simmer (I use medium heat on a weak stove, between medium and low on a strong stove).

Simmer for 1.5 hours, uncovered. Stir once or twice while cooking.

At around 1.5 hours, when the liquid has reduced down and the pork is tender, (see Note 3 if pork is not yet tender), the fat will separate (see video).

Stir and the pork will brown and caramelise in the fat.

Once the liquid is all gone and it's now stuck on the pork pieces, it's ready.

Serve over rice, garnished with fresh chilli and shallots. Simple pickled vegetables are ideal for a side because the fresh acidity pairs well with the rich pork.

These fragrant lemongrass pork chops are succulent, sweet and the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. Grilling gives an authentic pop of char to these unique South East Asian delights.

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)

pork chops ((thin chops, bone in))

lemongrass stalks ((white parts only, very finely chopped))

cilantro ((stems only, chopped))

soy sauce

Thai chillies ((finely sliced))

peanut oil ((or vegetable/canola))

tbsp rice wine ((or Chinese cooking wine))

tbsp sugar

½ tsp white pepper

Sugar

200 ml boiling water

ml fish sauce

200 ml white vinegar

garlic ((very finely chopped))

Thai chilli ((very finely chopped))

cucumber

tomatoes tomatoes

cilantro ((chopped))

tbsp mint ((chopped))

broken rice ((cooked))

Combine all the marinade ingredients with the pork and leave covered or in a plastic bag in the fridge for as long as you can! 24 hours is great, 4 hours minimum.

Once marinated, heat a BBQ grill or a skillet pan. Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side (depending how thick your chops are) a thicker chop may take 5-7 per side. My chops were about 1-inch (2.5cm) thick.

Leave the chops to rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Boil the water and when hot, pour over the sugar. Add the fish sauce and vinegar and whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the garlic and chilli and stir. Leave to cool to room temperature. You can store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 months.

For the Nước chấm dipping sauce

Make a simple salad with cucumber, tomato, cilantro and mint. Serve a little cooked broken rice (or Jasmine rice) alongside the salad and the little Nước chấm dipping sauce on the side in individual bowls per person.

For the accompaniments

Vietnamese grilled lemongrass pork chops, this pork chop recipe is packed full of flavors with the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chop Recipe (Sườn Nướng)

pork chops (about 3 lbs)

fish sauce

oyster sauce

sugar

honey

black pepper

lemongrass

garlic

green onions (thinly sliced; whites/greens separated)

neutral oil (divided)

My favorite Vietnamese dish of all time, this refreshing and light dish is made with rice noodles, charcoal-grilled pork patties, fresh vegetables and Vietnamese herbs. It's served with a sweet chili sauce and pickled vegetables to bring all the wonderful flavors of Vietnam together.

Northern Vietnam Vermicelli Noodles with Grilled Pork Meatballs (Bun Cha Hanoi)

lbs pork (at least 20% fat)

brown sugar

rice powder

MSG (optional)

garlic (finely minced)

shallot (finely minced)

vegetable oil (for coating hands to prevent sticking)

Lettuce

Cucumber

Vietnamese herbs

oz dried rice vermicelli noodles (Jiang Xi brand)

unripe green papaya

fine sea salt

white sugar

white vinegar

lime juice (1 fresh lime)

coconut soda (Coco Rico)

Thai chili peppers (thinly sliced)

Season pork

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, ground black pepper, roasted rice powder, MSG, lemongrass, garlic, and shallots.

Make patties and grill

To prevent the ground pork mixture from sticking to your hands, oil them with vegetable oil. Roll the mixture into 32 small patties. Grill the patties over charcoal fire for a more authentic taste, about 8 minutes per side or until lightly charred. You can also pan-fry the patties on high heat on the stovetop or air-fry them at 350°F, about 5 minutes per side.

Make the quick pickled papaya

In a medium bowl, combine sliced papaya and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse the salted papaya under cold running water and squeeze out excess water. Drain. Mix with water sugar and vinegar. Set aside.

Make the dipping sauce/broth

In a large bowl, mix together water and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Add fish sauce, lime juice, coconut soda, garlic, and chili peppers. Adjust to taste if needed.

Cook the noodles

Assemble

for each serving. In a small bowl, add pork patties, pickled papaya and cover with dipping sauce/broth. Serve with rice noodles and a platter of vegetables and herbs on the side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p95xQsGJRTc

One of my favorite Vietnamese dishes of all time, this refreshing and light dish is made with rice noodles, charcoal-grilled pork patties, fresh vegetables and Vietnamese herbs. It's served with a sweet chili sauce and pickled vegetables to bring all the flavors together.

Full recipe: https://www.vickypham.com/blog/bun-cha-hanoi

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