Vietnamese Caramelized Pork

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My quick home version of one of my favorite recipes. Serve with jasmine rice.

Submitted by cvucvu1
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 pounds pork spareribs, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths

  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 shallots, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt to taste

  • 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Directions

  1. Place a large heavy skillet or wok over high heat, drizzle the oil into the pan, and pour the sugar over the oil. Cook and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and turns a light brown color. Be careful, the melted sugar is very hot. Stir in the pork, 2 green onions, chile pepper, black pepper, shallots, garlic, and salt, and toss them in the caramelized sugar until the pork turns golden brown. Drizzle the sesame oil over the pork and vegetables, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer to reduce the juices.

  2. When the juices have been mostly absorbed, turn the heat back up to high, and cook and stir the pork and vegetables until the sauce has thickened and coated the pork, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of green onion rings.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

657 Calories
35g Fat
57g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 657
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 52g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 477mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.