Thit Kho Tieu (Black Pepper Braised Pork Belly)

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash your hands.
  2. 2Make nuoc mau or Vietnamese caramel by adding half a cup of sugar to a pot on medium-low heat.
  3. 3Cook the sugar slowly while occasionally stirring.
  4. 4Continue to heat the sugar until it fully dissolves and turns a dark amber color.
  5. 5Add in 2 lbs of sliced pork belly and brown it off.
  6. 6Drop in some minced garlic.
  7. 7Season with a 1/4 cup of fish sauce.
  8. 8Add in some chopped Thai chilies.
  9. 9Add in an excessive amount of black pepper.
  10. 10Pour in a cup of water.
  11. 11Bring that up to a boil.
  12. 12Reduce the heat and let that simmer covered until fork tender.
  13. 13Serve and plate.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 lbs sliced pork belly
  • minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup fish sauce
  • chopped Thai chilies
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

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Tips

  • Take your time when making the caramel and make sure you don't burn it.