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Vietnamese-style caramel pork
This recipe makes a quick caramel pork, a classic Vietnamese dish where pork shoulder is simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. The pork is first seared until deeply browned, then cooked in a rich, glossy caramel sauce with shallots, ginger, and chili. It comes together in about twenty minutes, making it a good weeknight meal. Serve it simply with steamed rice and some pak choi to soak up all the sauce.
23 minServes 4
Method
4 steps · 23 min total
- 01
Brown the Pork
Heat 1 tablespoon of the ground nut oil in a wok over high heat. Working in batches, stir-fry the pork shoulder until it's browned all over, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. - 02
Sauté Aromatics
Turn the heat down to low and add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir in the chopped shallots, ground ginger, and red chili, cooking for a couple of minutes until they just start to soften and become fragrant.
