Gluten-free Vietnamese Caramel Pork (Thịt Kho)

Thịt Kho , or Vietnamese caramel pork, is a traditional dish of Vietnam. The pork is simmered in a slightly sweet and savory sauce, made with homemade caramel and gluten-free tamari sauce . Easy to prepare, this dish offers balanced flavors that will appeal to children as well as older children. Served with white rice, it is ideal for a gourmet and naturally gluten-free meal.

Preparation time 15 mins

Cooking time 45 mins

Total time 1 hr

Cooking method: traditional

Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 g pork belly or loin (cut into cubes)
3 tbsp sugar (or brown sugar)
3 Tbsp . gluten-free tamari sauce
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 shallot (finely chopped)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp of vegetable oil
400 ml of water or broth
2 hard-boiled eggs (optional, for the traditional version)

Preparation

1
Prepare the caramel: Heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat, add the sugar and let it melt until you obtain a golden caramel.
2
Cook the pork: Add the pork pieces to the caramel and mix to coat them well. Add the garlic, shallot and pepper.
3
Add the sauce: Pour in the gluten-free tamari sauce and water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, until the meat is tender.
4
Add eggs (optional): Place hard-boiled eggs in the pan to coat with sauce for the last 10 minutes.
5
Serve: Accompany this generous dish with white rice to fully savor its fragrant sauce.

Note

Add sesame seeds or some fresh herbs like cilantro or chopped green onions when serving.

Keywords: Vietnamese gluten-free caramel pork, gluten-free pork recipe, sweet and sour recipe

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