How to Make Thit Kho (Caramelized Pork Belly) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thit Kho, also known as Caramelized Pork Belly, is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is beloved for its rich and savory flavors. This dish has been passed down through generations and is a staple in many Vietnamese households. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in tender, flavorful pork belly that is perfect for pairing with steamed rice.

Thit Kho is a dish that is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culinary tradition and is often served during special o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 shallots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 13 fluid ounces coconut water
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Slice pork belly into 1-inch pieces layered with skin, fat, and meat.
  • Heat sugar in a large wok or pot over medium heat until it melts and caramelizes into a light brown syrup, about 5 minutes. Add pork and increase the heat to high. Cook and stir to render some of the pork fat, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir shallots and garlic into the wok. Add fish sauce and black pepper; stir until pork is evenly coated. Pour in coconut water and bring to a boil. Add hard-boiled eggs and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, checking occasionally and adding a little water if the liquid evaporates too much, until pork is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for about 10 minutes. Skim fat from the surface of the dish.
  • Nutrition

    410 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 267mg
    • Sodium: 1832mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 669mg